{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Telling My Parents, "I'm Autistic": Masking, Sensory Needs & Validation","description":"Hey friends\u2014today I\u2019m getting personal. I share what it was like to tell my dad and mom about my autism diagnosis at 50, how internalized ableism whispered \u201cyou\u2019re not autistic enough,\u201d and why believing kids is one of the most powerful ways to lower anxiety. We talk masking that looked like \u201csuccess,\u201d sensory differences that shaped my days, the \u201cmy regular\u201d story (Hi, Dairy Queen), and the moment validation turned fear into relief. If you\u2019re a parent, therapist, educator\u2014or navigating your own neurodivergent identity\u2014this one\u2019s for you. What you\u2019ll learn How internalized ableism shows up as \u201cyou seem so normal\u201d and why it harms kids and adults The difference between looking fine and being okay: masking vs. mental health Sensory realities (sound, clothing, routines) that get mislabeled Why believing kids is a clinical + parenting superpower for reducing anxiety Simple ways families and professionals can respond with support \u2b50\ufe0f Get your FREE GET TO KNOW MY CHILD SNAPSHOT Set your child up for success by providing essential information at a glance! This one-page snapshot takes less than 5 minutes to complete and helps anyone supporting your child, including camp counselors, coaches, teachers, therapists, sitters, and more. Parents click here \u2b50\ufe0f Click here for free resources, trainings, and continuing education-  \u2b50\ufe0f Hey Therapists! Come on over for NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CONTINUING EDUCATION  Enhance your therapeutic approach with our affirming and engaging trainings while earning CE credits to fulfill your professional development requirements, as our courses are approved by the NBCC. Therapists click here \u2b50\ufe0f Welcome to our PARENT MASTERCLASSES WITH Q&A  Each live class is packed with supportive strategies on the topics parents want most. Can't make it live? No worries, because you'll get the replay. Sign up to be the first to know when the next masterclass is scheduled. Parents, click here for your masterclasses  \u2764\ufe0f You're invited to my FACEBOOK GROUPS. Can't wait to see you there:)  Parents, come on over and join the Autism ADHD Facebook Group for Parents Therapists & educators, join the Facebook Group for professionals  Subscribe, Support & Share \ud83d\udcf1 Follow: @theautismadhdpodcast on Instagram and Facebook \ud83d\udcfa Come on over to YouTube and check out Autism ADHD TV with Holly  Please leave a review! Your 5-star reviews help other families and professionals find The Autism ADHD Podcast. About Holly Blanc Moses Holly Blanc Moses is a neurodivergent psychologist, speaker, consultant, continuing education provider and host of The Autism ADHD Podcast, Autism ADHD TV and parent masterclasses. ","author_name":"THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST","author_url":"http:\/\/www.hollyblancmoses.com\/","html":"