Empowering Autism Families: From Crisis to Connection with Nancy Gilette

Send us a text In this episode of the Mother"s Guide Through Autism podcast, Brigitte talks to Nancy Gilette, a certified RDI consultant and behavior coach with over 20 years of experience in supporting autistic children and their families. Nancy shares her unique approach to shifting from crisis and compliance to connection and co-regulation. They discuss: - the importance of parental regulation and self-care - how we can shift from a crisis mindset to one focused on co-regulation - understanding and addressing behavior - what truly matters for enhancing quality of life for both parents and children - and more! Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Meet Nancy Gilette: An Expert in Autism Support 03:14 Nancy"s Journey and Approach to Autism 04:33 The Importance of Parent Support in Autism 07:26 RDI vs. ABA: Key Differences 16:19 Shifting from Crisis to Connection 19:41 Practical Tips for Parents 26:29 Handling Public Meltdowns 28:46 Handling Child Meltdowns in Public 29:35 Proactive Strategies for Challenging Environments 29:56 Co-Regulation and Emotional Engagement 31:51 Visual Referencing for Better Interaction 34:22 Navigating Developmental Stages 36:34 Core Tools for Parenting Autistic Children 39:23 Empowering Parents and Building Resilience 39:39 The Importance of Regulation and Connection 41:18 Creating a Supportive Environment 53:15 Final Thoughts and Resources Nancy"s Website: https://www.nancygilette.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancygilettecoaching/ 📘 Get the book: A Mother’s Guide Through Autism — available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3mO1fmS 📬 Stay connected: Sign up for news, updates, and support: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com 🎵 Theme music: “Look at the Clouds” by Tristan Lohengrin tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com Support the show