Episode Summary We are in the therapy room today, and I’m thrilled to welcome Erica Whitfield to the Autism Blueprint Podcast. As a specialist in working with gifted and neurodivergent children and teens, Erica brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion. Did you know that a study from the Carver College of Medicine found ... Continue Reading
How To Be Good Enough | A conversation with Kim Foster Carlson about perfectionism | ABP 74
We're in the dining room today, chatting with Kim Foster Carlson about how she overcame perfectionism and improved her life. Her book, GOOD ENOUGH: How to Overcome Fear of Failure and Perfectionism to Live Your Best Life, is one of the best one's I've read yet on this topic and has a ton of wisdom for the autism parent. In this episode you will ... Continue Reading
ABP: Episode 27: The Myth of the Perfect Mom
We're on the couch today with marriage and family therapist, Nicole Burgess. Nicole and I will be talking about the importance of taking care of yourself as an autism mom, and why it can be detrimental to aim for perfection. Nicole specializes in counseling women and girls, and has lots to share about the unique challenges females face. In this ... Continue Reading