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Episode 25

Autism, PDA, and Meltdowns with Rachel Le

September 26, 2023 41 min
Calm the Chaos Parenting Podcast
Calm the Chaos Parenting Autism, PDA, and Meltdowns with Rachel Le
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Ever felt like your life is at the bottom of the barrel, thinking things couldn't get any worse? And around every turn, it just feels like more challenges are coming up, especially when it comes to your kids’ behaviors.

Ever felt stuck, as if each day was an uphill battle, sinking to an all-time low and struggling in pretty much every aspect:

If that's you, then you're going to absolutely love this week's episode. I have a guest who's been there, felt that - much like many of us. She will share how she climbed out of that abyss and found both hope and a way forward.

Meet Rachel Le, an inspiring voice from Ottawa, Canada, a mother of three superkids aged 11, 8, and 6. She isn't just an ordinary parent - she's autistic, raising three neurodivergent children, one of them being nonverbal.

Rachel received a late diagnosis and was officially recognized as autistic about a year and a half ago. She also believes she aligns with the PDA profile of autism (even though it's not yet part of the DSM).

In our heart-to-heart conversation, Rachel opens up about her and her kids’ diagnoses, their overwhelming journey, and the ray of hope she found using the Calm the Chaos principles.

Don't miss this episode - it’s truly a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Let’s dive in!

In This Episode

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Intro
1:17
Who is Rachel
3:57
Understanding “superkids” and the “superpower swap” concept
9:29
What was life like in Rachel’s home before finding Calm the Chaos
15:13
Rachel’s CTC emergency plans
20:40
Where is Rachel's family at now?
25:58
Managing PDA behavior in children and adults
31:15
Rachel started making plans for herself
38:17
Rachel’s message to struggling parents

Resources Mentioned

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