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Parenting Severe Autism

Parenting Severe Autism

By: 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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  • Healing From Within: How Self-Care Transforms Caregiving

    Healing From Within: How Self-Care Transforms Caregiving
    May 28 2025

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    This one's about us. The caregivers. Not the children.

    After watching my health deteriorate despite years of consistent workouts and healthy eating attempts, I found myself drawn to a program focused on nervous system recalibration. What happened next shocked me. Through specialized therapy techniques and somatic healing, I experienced physical transformations as my body released stored trauma. Mysterious swelling disappeared, facial tension loosened, and for the first time in years, I felt my nervous system reset from its perpetual fight-or-flight state.

    The revelation came when I connected this personal healing journey to my observations of my son with severe autism. Like a baby bird who trembles at the sight of its mother, my son's behaviors seemed directly influenced by my internal state. This mirror effect isn't limited to autism – it appears throughout nature, from wild animals to domestic pets. As the Dog Whisperer taught us, animals respond to our internal energy more than our external commands.

    By shifting my focus from controlling my son's behaviors to regulating my own nervous system, unexpected changes began occurring in our household.

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  • EP. 58 The Exorcist in Room Two: Our Journey Through Severe Autism's Nighttime Challenges

    EP. 58 The Exorcist in Room Two: Our Journey Through Severe Autism's Nighttime Challenges
    May 14 2025

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    Shannon shares her experience stepping back from caregiving duties to focus on her mental health after 18 years of continuous care for her son with severe autism.

    • Taking a temporary break in a camper near home to restore mental health after reaching burnout
    • Applying for fiscal sponsorship to pursue the dream of creating supportive communities for families affected by severe autism
    • Jacob demonstrating remembered turn-taking skills despite lack of formal therapy
    • Discovering disturbing nighttime behaviors through a video monitor that explained Jacob's severe insomnia
    • Using the monitor's intercom as an intervention until Jacob ultimately destroyed the equipment
    • Planning to share personal breakthroughs that have helped with mental health struggles

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    16 mins
  • Building S.A.F.E.R. Lifestyles: A Vision for Severe Autism Families

    Building S.A.F.E.R. Lifestyles: A Vision for Severe Autism Families
    Apr 30 2025

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    I'm developing a social equity project called S.A.F.E.R. Lifestyles, designed to create communities for families dealing with severe autism. My vision addresses how most of us lack support, with villages abandoning us when we need them most.



    Contact us at contact.parentingsevereautism@gmail.com if you'd like to learn more or support the S.A.F.E.R. Lifestyles movement.


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    17 mins

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