Parenting Severe Autism
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 80 episodes
Parenting Severe Autism
Latest Episodes
EP.80 How Much Vigilance Can One Parent Hold Parenting Severe Autism
We 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 that actually land with our son, plus the day his dysregulation...
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Episode 80
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21:24
EP.79 Retirement Villages For Everyone… Except Us?
We 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 village.• why isolation and burnout demand respite comm...
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Episode 79
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33:14
EP.78 When Calm Snaps Into Chaos
We 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, responsibility, and survival sit beside laughter, food, and connection....
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Episode 78
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25:26
EP. 77: Our Son, The Welcome Mat, And The Pants Problem Severe Autism
We 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 the way we face language boundaries, public behaviors, new o...
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Episode 77
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31:23
EP 76: Private Needs, Public Stress, And The Cost Of Sleepless Caregiving
Sleepless 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.• naming severe autism risks and caregiver isolation...
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Episode 76
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33:17