grandparents with autistic grandchildren

Empowering a relationship between you and your autistic grandchild.

Having an empowered relationship with your autistic grandchild means creating a dynamic where both you and your grandchild have mutual understanding and respect. The first step is to learn what autism really is.

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hello i'm shannon. empowered mom of an autistic daughter

I love talking about autism!

To be honest it wasn’t always that way because it wasn’t even a word I knew to use. I had to advocate for our daughter because she was never “flagged” for autism (we got our label at 4.5 years old and without my advocacy she would have probably been a teenager like most girl’s with aspergers/ high functioning autism).

I want autism to be a word that your family uses with knowledge and power… not a life curse but an understanding of the beautiful way that individuals on the spectrum think & see the world. (It’s not wrong… it’s just different!)

There are a lot of “labels” & “terms” and I want to create a safe space where you never have to worry about saying the wrong thing. (normal, nuerotypical, autistic, on the spectrum, aspergers, high functioning, etc.) If you want to get caught up in the labels and the correct words, this may not be the place for you.

If you want to learn about your grandchild and educate yourself in a way that empowers you to have a relationship with them, then you are definitely in the right place! And I am so excited you are here!

"We all see the world differently. And thank God for that. Otherwise, what a boring world this would be."

- Phillip Johnson

the learning center for grandparents who have an autistic grandchild

Want to learn more? Check out the learning center for articles to help you understand your grandchild better.

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If you’ve met one individual with autism, you’ve met one individual with autism.

- Stephen Shore

the difference between autistic tantrums and autistic meltdowns for grandparents who have an autistic grandchild

Do you feel like your grandchild is playing you or their parents by throwing themselves on the ground or have a “temper tantrum?”

Did you know there is a big difference between an autism tantrum and an autism meltdown?

Want to learn when you grandchild is having one? Download the free guide to learn the difference and get real solutions on how you can help!

  • As a grandparent with a questionable autistic grandson it gave me pause to reevaluate tantrum vs meltdown the child cannot help it so valuable wish I knew this info earlier I feel guilty but I didn't know.

  • I know now why people with autism react to everyday life the way they do, It was very informative and learned so much.

  • She was very relatable so sincere. Helped us feel so comfortable to ask or share our experiences. She had real life experiences.

  • Excellent presentation from actual experience. Very easy to understand and love the handouts and resources.

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