About this episode
Today, we’re talking about parenting, resilience, and how to truly meet your child where they are, especially in the world of autism.Our guest, Jennifer Celeste Briggs, is an autism activist, parent, and the author of Watching Sarah Rise. She turned hope into action when she developed the Sarah-Rise program, an innovative, play-based approach to supporting her autistic daughter’s growth.Jennifer’s story is one of love, patience, and breaking away from conventional norms to create a thriving world for her child.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Parenting Resilience01:29 The Journey of Diagnosis07:08 Understanding the Sunrise Program12:40 Comparing Approaches: Sunrise vs. ABA Therapy18:38 Building a Support Network of Volunteers22:42 The Impact of Community and Connection26:15 Integrating Volunteers into Family Life31:09 Exploring Dietary Changes: The GAPS Diet36:24 Navigating Parental Emotions and Expectations42:45 The Decision to Have Another Child49:40 Coping Together as a CoupleClick the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.
