Talking Autism: Parenting Your Unique Child

In this episode Victoria discusses why rewards are important for young people with Autism, whilst also recognising how easy it is for them not to work especially with young people with Pathological Demand Avoidance.  She talks about common pitfalls people make, when establishing reward schemes and about more general reasons they fail. Don't panic though, she also tells you exactly what you need to do to make sure you get it right. If you've tried rewards before and they haven't worked, this is the episode for you. And if you're trying to establish a scheme that works for child with autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance for the first time, it's definitely a must listen to episode.  Links:  www.autismconsultancyinternational.com If you need more support check out: https://autismconsultancyinternational.com/uniqueandsuccessful-the-membership/ https://autismconsultancyinternational.com/reboot-your-summer/ Content Disclaimer The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The conten

Welcome to the first episode of Talking Autism: Parenting Your Unique Child! Victoria is an Autism Specialist Teacher with over 20 years experience of working with children and young people on the Spectrum, and the mum of a daughter with Asperger's Syndrome. Talking Autism: Parenting Your Unique Child is weekly show that focuses on strategies and advice to help parents whose children have a diagnosis of High Functioning Autism, Asperger's syndrome or Pathological Demand Avoidance. It's a podcast rooted firmly in the real world, delivered from a real mum who is determined to share her knowledge to help others. Links:  www.autismconsultancyinternational.com Content Disclaimer The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this article or audio are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on the contents of this article, video or audio. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents

In this episode Victoria discusses why it's important to look beyond a diagnosis of Autism or Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to find the strategy that is right for the individual.  She focuses on different ways that parents can reduce the demands they place on their children whilst keeping their expectations high. From looking at the way requests are presented, to discussing different ways that more control can be given to young people in order to reduce their anxiety levels this is an episode packed full of strategies. Victoria, does more than just give strategies though. Each one is rooted in real life examples from a parent with practical experience of applying them in everyday life, and a teacher with 20 years experience of working with students with Autism.  She takes the opportunity to elaborate on why utilising the special interest of a young person with autism can be a particularly effective way of communicating with them, and how this along with the other techniques discussed can make parents ap