179. How to Support Authentic Social Connection for Your Autistic Child with Coach Lee Hopkins
In this episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism, Brigitte speaks with Coach Lee Hopkins, a social connections coach and late-diagnosed autistic adult.
As the founder of Patterns of Possibility, he supports individuals and organizations in creating connection through authenticity, boundaries, and conscious conversation.
Lee shares his personal journey and insights into helping neurodivergent individuals build meaningful relationships without losing themselves in the process.
They discuss:
- different types of relationships, setting boundaries using needs, negotiables, and nevers
- the importance of parents modeling and nurturing authentic connections
- practical tools for parents to support and understand their children's unique ways of connecting with others
Enjoy!
Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
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