How To Explain Your Child’s Autism To Family (Without Losing Your Cool)

Have you ever found yourself dreading family gatherings, knowing you’ll have to explain your child’s autism diagnosis yet again? Maybe you're already bracing for the same old comments like, ‘but they don't look autistic’ or ‘we never had this back in my day.’ If you feel that way, you’re not alone. The holidays can be a magical time, but for many parents of autistic children, they’re also packed with awkward conversations, unsolicited advice, and a lot of emotional labour.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. In today’s episode, I’m going to help you feel more prepared, more in control, and - most importantly - less stressed when these conversations come up. I’ll share practical scripts, tips for setting boundaries, and how to keep your cool with closed-minded relatives. By the end of this episode, you’ll have everything you need to walk into family gatherings with confidence.
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Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood.
We’ll be talking about how we can get more organised & avoid burnout, stress less, have more quality time with our babies & breathing space in our lives.
As a Mum of children with autism, we’ll talk about the joys & the challenges of parenting children on the spectrum. From noticing the signs of autism, through the diagnosis, to strategies to help you & your children stay happy, we’re covering it all.
As a late diagnosed ADHD woman, we’ll also be talking about how women & girls are going undiagnosed the misconceptions surrounding ADHD, the signs to look out for and the simple things that we can put in place to make our lives easier.
So whether you’re a Mum feeling disorganised and overwhelmed in the fog of parenthood, wondering if you or someone you love may be somewhere on the spectrum, or living in a neuro-spicy household, the Real Talk With Rhi Podcast is the place for you.