0 – 5 minutes:  Kelly introduces herself and co-host Jen Lucero (mom to Dylan (ASD) and Ethan) as they welcome today’s guest Susan Senator and introduce today’s topic, “How do You Connect with Someone Severely Impacted on the Autism Spectrum?” Today’s podcast is based on a recent book by Susan: “The Secret to Connecting with My Autistic Son.”

5 –21 minutes:  Kelly, Susan and Jen share some of the behavior cues that they use to understand their respective child’s mindset and various communication cues used to share issues they may be experiencing. Communication approaches that work and communication approaches that don’t work are discussed.

21 – 24 minutes: Kelly shares a personal experience involving connecting with a particular client – the challenges and rewards of making a connection. 

24 – 26 minutes: Susan discusses the need for finding ways to connect with her son as he matures and his interests change.

26 minutes: Podcast end

Reference: The Secret to Connecting With My Autistic Son | Psychology Today / https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-families-are-not-alike/202301/the-secret-to-connecting-with-my-autistic-son

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