Raising a Child with Autism: Untethering and Fostering Independence with Carrie Cariello
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In this episode of the Nourishing Autism podcast, Brittyn has an engaging conversation with author and mother, Carrie Cariello, who shares her family’s journey with her autistic son, Jack. Carrie discusses the challenges and strategies in navigating Jack's picky eating habits, the transition to independence as Jack becomes an adult, and the process of untethering to allow Jack to grow into his own person. She touches on the financial difficulties of accessing suitable programs for autistic adults and the importance of focusing on life skills and family traditions. Carrie emphasizes meeting autistic children where they are, reveling in their world, and the significance of enjoying your child beyond the diagnosis. Additionally, Carrie talks about her books, including her latest, 'Half My Sky: Autism, Marriage, and the Messiness That Is Building a Family', and the efforts to maintain a well-rounded family life amidst the challenges of raising an autistic child. - Sign up for my FREE 5-Day workshop: https://www.nourishingautism.co/workshop - Grab Carrie's new book, Half My Sky: Autism, Marriage, and the Messiness That Is Building a Family. https://amzn.to/3TgGxNz - Follow Carrie Online: https://www.instagram.com/carrie_cariello/ https://www.facebook.com/whatcolorismonday  
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