In this episode of A Mother's Guide Through Autism, Brigitte sits down with Sarah Mireles, LPCC, CLC—a therapist, neurodivergent professional, and founder of Sarah Mireles Therapy.
Drawing from both lived experience with late-diagnosed ADHD and over a decade of clinical insight specializing in OCD, autism, and neurodivergence, Sarah reveals why progress often stalls when the home environment isn't built for neurodivergent functioning.
She breaks down her four essential principles—emotion regulation, radical openness, mental flexibility, and relationship-centered communication—to help parents stop operating in survival mode, build trust, and equip their teens for a successful transition into adulthood.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why emotional regulation in the parent can make such a big difference in the whole family dynamic
- How to support flexibility without removing the structure your teen may need
- Why meeting your teen where they are can be more effective than pushing them toward a neurotypical timeline
- How trust, communication, and understanding your teen’s emotional experience can strengthen your relationship
Enjoy!
Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
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