Parenting Severe Autism
Shannon Chamberlin
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Parenting Severe Autism is a raw, unfiltered podcast for parents and caregivers raising children with Severe Autism. Hosted by Shannon Chamberlin - a parent, not a professional - this show is your emotional lifeline, real-talk resource, and reminder that you're not alone.
From early childhood to adulthood and beyond, Shannon shares honest stories, painful truths, small victories, and survival strategies for the families the world forgets.
Whether you're in crisis mode or just need someone who gets it, this is your space.
No fluff. No sugarcoating. Just truth, hope, and community.
Severe Autism and special needs considerations. This type of autism parenting is lifelong... it becomes adult autism parenting.
Seek caregiver support when possible.
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What If The System Is Not Built For Them
Send us Fan MailWe go back through the emails from our son’s first year in a new high school and relive how quickly “support” turned into constant crises. Then I share the most surprising update I…
School Transitions Trigger Dysregulation In Profound Autism
Send us Fan MailA “senior year” photo comes home and hits us like grief instead of celebration, opening up everything we wish educators understood about profound autism and the gap between labels and…
The Great Midnight Coffee Heist
Send us Fan MailA Mother’s Day “Happy Mother’s Day” song should be simple, but when you’re parenting severe autism, even the sweetest moment can sit right next to exhaustion you can’t quite explain.…
I Tried Oils And Herbs And Nothing Worked
Send us Fan MailWe juggle a new school year for our high support needs severely autistic son while we question staffing, trust, and classes without enough help. We also share what happened when…
What Safety Costs A Family Living With Severe Autism
Send us Fan MailWe talk through what happens when severe autism elopement becomes so constant that we start padlocking gates and doors, then realize those same locks can trap us when seconds matter.…
EP.80 How Much Vigilance Can One Parent Hold Parenting Severe Autism
Send us Fan MailWe relive a brutal stretch of severe autism insomnia where bedtime turns into instant chaos and every tool we have becomes about safety and survival. We share the phrases and hacks…
EP.79 Retirement Villages For Everyone… Except Us?
Send us Fan MailWe share raw truths from the frontline of severe autism care. From morning quiet-time rules to fingerprint locks and parent-led training, we fight for safety, structure, and a real…
EP.78 When Calm Snaps Into Chaos
Send us Fan MailWe share a brutal garage meltdown from our Summer of Hell and the ripple effects that followed, then end with small, human moments that reminded us why we keep going. Fear,…
EP. 77: Our Son, The Welcome Mat, And The Pants Problem Severe Autism
Send us Fan MailWe open our hearts about caregiver fatigue, broken trust, and the sharp edges of life with severe autism while weighing practical options like group homes and community respite. Along…
EP 76: Private Needs, Public Stress, And The Cost Of Sleepless Caregiving
Send us Fan MailSleepless nights, decoding a taboo topic with compassion and clarity...Safety, dignity, and small wins guide the way while we keep reaching for calmer mornings and better tools.•…
EP 75: Morning Reset, Calmer Days, Regulating A Dysregulated Home
Send us Fan MailWe share how escalating anxiety pushed our family to the edge, and how a simple morning reset brought peace back. Clear boundaries, a 20-minute quiet window, shifting behavior and…
EP.74: What Soundtrack Does Your Severe Autism Child Live To?
Send us Fan MailWe pause the summer saga to share what’s been blocking us: relentless environmental triggers, family drop‑ins, and a birthday derailed by overstimulation. We draw a hard line on…
EP 73: From Chaos To Connection: Parenting Severe Autism Without Sleep, Space, Or Support
Send us Fan MailWe trace a season of sleepless nights, stomping floors, and bathroom chaos into two quiet breakthroughs: independent handwashing and a shared Soup Dance that reveals connection inside…
EP 72: Bathroom Battles And A Glimmer Of Hope
Send us Fan MailWe share a hard summer of bathroom destruction, broken trust with family, and a support group that didn’t get it, then find relief in small wins: a playful de‑escalation, emerging…
EP.71: He Destroyed Things Because He Was Hurting Emotionally
Send us Fan MailWe draw a hard line on boundaries after a “fun” day out breaks our son’s diet, a chaotic family visit disrupts routine, and grief surfaces through targeted destruction. We also name…
EP 70: It's Only Applesauce - Severe Autism Therapy Backfires
Send us Fan MailA candid mention about staying when others say to leave, and how structure, safety, and short, clear language can turn daily chaos into small wins. From wall padding to therapy…
What if compassion—not credentials—keeps our severe autism kids safest?
Send us Fan MailWe share a raw stretch of our severe autism journey: the camp that finally said yes, why patient volunteers sometimes trump credentials, and what it costs to hold your home together…
When Home Hurts: Moving, Meltdowns, and the Search for Care
Send us Fan MailWe face the change in the story since moving back to Illinois: the first sign of aggression that changed everything between us. We also share GeneSite results, ask about Leucovorin,…
The Fight for Inclusion in a World of Exclusion Severe Autism
Send us Fan MailMoving to Illinois with our severely autistic son brought unexpected challenges, including his increasingly violent behavior and our struggle to find appropriate medical and community…
Navigating Severe Autism: Our Family's Difficult Relocation
Send us Fan MailShannon shares the challenging journey of relocating from Wisconsin to Illinois with her severely autistic son, highlighting the unexpected difficulties they faced and the small…
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Parenting Severe Autism has published 84 episodes since June 2022, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
Parenting Severe Autism is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.
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