5 Tiny Habits to Supercharge Your Child's Development (Autism Parenting Edition)

Standard parenting advice often fails our kids. Here is how I adapted Dr. Arif Khan's famous "5 Tiny Habits" specifically for life with a level 3 autistic child. In this video, I give a reality check to popular brain development tips. While concepts like "serve and return" are powerful, they look very different for an autism toddler who might be pre-verbal or dysregulated. I share my specific "Teacher Mom" adjustments to help you support your child's autism brain development without the stress. Whether you are navigating autism early intervention or just trying to find a connection, these adapted strategies will help you move from theory to practice. Video Chapters: 00:00 - Does "standard" parenting advice work for us? 00:51 - Tip 1: "Serve and Return" (The Autism Reality) 03:38 - Tip 2: Reading to a Child Who Won't Sit Still 06:10 - Tip 3: The Truth About Sleep Routines 07:13 - Tip 4: Letting Them Struggle (Safely) 09:08 - Tip 5: "Helping" Tasks for Special Needs 10:08 - Final Thoughts & Resources Original Video by Dr. Arif Khan: [Insert Link to Dr. Khan's video here] About Me: I'm Katie – a credentialed drama teacher with 10 years of classroom experience AND a mom to a beautiful, level 3 autistic, pre-verbal boy. I help parents bridge the gap between therapy and home life with actionable, professional strategies. ✨Resources for You! Get your FREEBIES - Dairy and Folic Acid Swap Guide & Autism Visuals Toolkit 🎁 → https://stan.store/nurturingneurodive... 🛍 Parent favorites + tools we actually use: Check out my Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/nurturing... Books→ https://amzn.to/457KJVr (As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.💛) Dr. Arif Khan's Original Video:    • 5 Tiny Habits That Supercharge Your Child'...   #autismparenting #autismtoddler #earlyintervention #specialneeds #autismacceptance