On the Spectrum: A Parent’s Journey with Autism

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this conversation, Kelly O'Horo and Taylor O'Horo discuss Taylor's experience as a parent of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She shares her journey, her son's initial diagnosis, the challenges and emotions that followed, and the support network she built. Taylor also talks about advocating for her child, finding the right resources, and the importance of trusting one's instincts.

I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!

I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.

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https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpc

https://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgo

https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Sources to Help:

https://autismcenter.org/

https://cdtkids.com/

https://www.autismspeaks.org/