Rebranding Autism: Seeing Strength on the Spectrum with Clain Udy

Send us a text In this episode of Mother"s Guide Through Autism podcast, Brigitte talks to Clain Udy, co-founder and president of Autism Elevated.  Clain shares his journey of raising a high-functioning autistic son and emphasizes the importance of focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses.  In this episode, he discusses: - his transformation in understanding autism, shifting the focus from societal norms and deficits to recognizing and nurturing strengths. - practical strategies for parents to identify and nurture their children"s strengths - the importance of creating the right environment for autistic individuals to thrive - the importance of self-belief - and more! Enjoy! Chapters: 01:10 Welcoming Clain Udy 02:59 Clain"s Background and Achievements 03:42 Clain"s Son"s Journey and Achievements 05:06 Initial Reactions to Autism Diagnosis 08:35 Shifting Perspectives on Autism 09:59 Creating a Supportive Environment 14:13 Focusing on Strengths 21:22 Empowering Parents to Define Their Children"s Strengths 22:02 The Concept of a Personal User Guide 23:13 Memoir and Practical Framework in the Book 24:30 Addressing Common Parental Concerns 25:09 The Importance of Environment for Thriving 27:06 A Metaphor for Understanding Autism 31:19 Nolan"s Story: Thriving Through Passion 34:45 Rebranding Autism: A New Perspective 38:42 Final Thoughts and Resources Clain"s Website: https://autismelevated.com/ Purchase my book A Mother"s Guide Through Autism: https://amzn.to/3mO1fmS Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com Support the show