Meghan Bailey

In this conversation, Meghan Bailey, a mother of an autistic son, shares her heartfelt insights on parenting a neurodiverse child. She discusses the emotional journey following her son’s late autism diagnosis and the grieving process associated with it. Meghan delves into the differences between meltdowns and shutdowns, offering practical coping strategies like the 'hug and chill' approach. She emphasizes the importance of adapting parenting methods during the tween years and highlights the supportive role of the autism community.