
Sarah Wayland
Founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, offering neurodivergent care navigation and parent coaching, and parent of two autistic young men.
Best podcasts with Sarah Wayland
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Oct 22, 2024 • 44min
How To Cope With Forever Parenting
Sarah Wayland, founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents and mother to two autistic young men, shares her profound insights on the emotional challenges faced by parents of adult children with autism. She discusses navigating the complexities of independence while managing caregiver emotions like grief and jealousy. Emphasizing the importance of community support, Sarah offers coping strategies and lobbies for systemic changes in care services. Listeners will find inspiration in her advocacy for shared experiences and the delicate balance of planning for the future.

Jul 18, 2024 • 43min
273: Getting Stuck in a Loop with Sarah Wayland, Ph.D.
In this enlightening discussion, Sarah Wayland, Ph.D., an expert on repetitive behaviors in children and young adults, dives deep into the intricacies of looping behaviors and their roots in neurological factors. She shares invaluable strategies for parents, emphasizing how understanding these patterns can foster emotional regulation. The talk highlights the importance of gentle redirection and environmental adjustments to help break the cycle of anxiety-driven behaviors. Listeners gain insights into enhancing communication and breaking emotional loops, making it a must-listen for supporters of neurodivergent individuals.