Walk With Me Mom: Burnout to Balance® – Season 4, Episode 38
The Things We Were Never Meant to Carry

Have you ever looked at your autistic child and thought, “I know you’re trying to tell me something… I just need to figure out what it is”?

Maybe they don’t use the words you expected.

Maybe they don’t show affection the way you imagined.

Maybe they communicate through sounds, gestures, leading you by the hand, creativity, or even needing space.

In this heartfelt episode, Nicki shares what raising two very different autistic children has taught her: connection isn’t one-size-fits-all. Sometimes the most powerful shift we can make as autism moms is stopping the push for our children to communicate our way — and learning how to listen to theirs.

You’ll hear about:

• Why what works with one autistic child may not work with another
• The many ways non-speaking and differently communicating children already express “I need you,” “I’m happy,” or “I love you”
• How to stop focusing on the words they’re not saying and start noticing what they are saying
• Learning your child all over again as they grow (especially through the teenage years)
• The beautiful surrender of releasing old expectations so you can meet the version of your child who is unfolding right in front of you

If you’ve ever felt like you’re missing the connection you long for with your autistic child, this episode will help you see that they may already be inviting you into their world — if you’re willing to slow down and learn their language.

Resources for Autism Moms

• One-on-one coaching for balance and support: www.walkwithmemom.com
• Email: info@nickibradley.com
• New book Walk With Me Mom: Taming the Overwhelm will be available on Amazon September 1st

Next Episode

When Your Autistic Child’s World Gets Bigger | Learning to Let Go Without Letting Go

Until next time… keep finding joy in the small moments, connection in the unexpected ones, and grace for yourself along the way.

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