Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children TPP 402: Parent Lean-In: How Can I Help My Autistic Child with Low Self-Esteem?
Sep 5, 2024
Parent coach Margaret Webb, author of parenting guides, shares valuable insights on supporting autistic children with low self-esteem. She discusses the importance of allowing children time to regulate and embrace solitary behaviors as healthy coping mechanisms. Margaret highlights the 'window shade age,' where kids become aware of their differences, and underscores the necessity of focusing on effort rather than outcomes. The conversation encourages parents to trust themselves and seek support in nurturing their child's self-worth.
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Listener Question: Low Self-Esteem
- How can I help my autistic child with low self-esteem?
- He's used to being alone at recess and denies any impact, but I wonder if he is suffering.
Alone Time vs. Low Self-Esteem
- Kids, especially autistic kids, need time to regulate and be alone.
- This alone time doesn't necessarily indicate low self-esteem.
The Window Shade Age
- Kids between 7 and 10 become aware of their differences, which can impact self-esteem.
- Look for ways to support their interests and connect them with peers of different ages.
