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A Better Way Is PossibleIf your autistic emerging adult is stuck-avoiding demands, disconnected from goals, and refusing your help-you're not alone. Parent and founder of Thrive Autism Coaching Patty Laushman has helped hundreds of families-and her own son-move from shutdown and burnout to a thriving, self-directed life. Progress is possible, and Parenting for Independence is designed for parents of autistic emerging adults who appear stuck, unmotivated, or unwilling to launch into adult life, including those with the PDA profile. With practical strategies, neuroscience-informed insights, and a clear roadmap, Laushman equips parents to move from frustration and disempowerment to clarity and confidence. In this accessible guide, Laushman introduces her evidence-informed, compassion-centered SBN(TM) parenting framework, a structured approach to activating intrinsic motivation, supporting autonomy, and building momentum toward your individual child's optimal level of independence and positive interdependence. With it, you'll acquire a toolbox of skills to help your autistic emerging adult gain momentum, even if they struggle with demand avoidance. This book isn't just about parenting techniques-it's about restoring hope. Strengthening your relationship with your emerging adult, protecting your own energy and well-being, and helping your child live their best life is possible, and that work starts now.

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In Parenting for Independence, Patty Laushman offers practical tools for parents who are unsure of how to support their autistic young adult, as well as guidance for navigating this often murky stage of life with more clarity, calm, and respect (both for ourselves and our kids).If you're struggling to figure out how to be supportive without overstepping, this book will help you feel less alone as you walk alongside your child.-Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting, author of Differently Wired We all need hope, and Patty Laushman's new book, Parenting for Independence, is a cause for celebration. As a consultant guiding young autistic adults-and an autism parent myself-I know how hard parenting can be at times. Fortunately, Patty's caring and neurodiversity-affirming approach gives parents a clear road map for helping their emerging adults navigate the path to increasing independence. The SBN(TM) framework means that parents can provide both love and limits, knowing that they're giving their children the best possible chance of thriving as adults. Thank you for this important contribution!-Eric Endlich, PhD, clinical psychologist and founder of Top College Consultants Equal parts insightful and practical, this book is a gift to every parent who's ever asked, ""Why isn't my child launching?"" With a balance of expertise and heart, Parenting for Independence shows that it's never too late to build connection, foster motivation, and guide autistic emerging adults toward a more independent life. A must-read for any parent who feels stuck, scared, or uncertain about how to help their child move forward with confidence.-Dr. Thomas Welch, PsyD, child psychologist, founder of Humanex Academy, and author of The Breakaway: A Parent's Guide to Transitioning the Autistic and Twice Exceptional Adolescent into Young Adulthood Parenting for Independence is the guidebook so many families have been longing for. Patty Laushman brings deep wisdom, lived experience, and a profoundly neurodiversity-affirming approach to supporting autistic emerging adults. With the SBN(TM) parenting framework, she helps parents move from fear and frustration to connection and confidence. This book is a must-read for any parent who wants to build a bridge to their child's strengths while honoring their journey. Brava!-Elaine Hall, founder of The Miracle Project, profiled in the Emmy Award-winning film Autism: The Musical; award-winning author of Now I See the Moon, selected reading by the United Nations; and coauthor of Seven Keys to Unlock Autism: Making Miracles in the Classroom Parenting for Independence is a compassionate and empowering guide for families navigating the complex realities of launching autistic emerging adults into the world. Patty Laushman offers both validation of the challenges and a practical framework that helps parents shift from fear and frustration to hope and clarity on what they can do. Her SBN(TM) parenting framework is rooted in deep respect for neurodivergence and grounded in what truly fosters growth: connection, boundaries, and encouragement. This book is a gift to any parent feeling stuck or alone on this journey.-Lois M. Winchell, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist

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Patty Laushman is an author, speaker, educator, and coach who specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals and the families who love them. With both personal and professional experience, she deeply understands the challenges of being neurodivergent in a world designed for those who are more neurotypical-and the transformative power of the right kind of support.She is the founder and head coach at Thrive Autism Coaching, where she and her team help neurodivergent teens and adults, as well as their parents, build the skills and confidence needed to thrive.Patty developed the SBN(TM) parenting framework, a step-by-step system that teaches parents how to use support, boundaries, and nudges to help their autistic emerging adults reclaim motivation, build momentum, and move toward more meaningful lives on their own terms.Through her Parenting for Independence group coaching program, Patty has guided hundreds of families through this unexpected stage of parenting, helping them rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and finally start seeing progress. Her compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming approach has been described by clients as ""the only thing that has ever worked for us.""She lives with her husband, son, and golden retriever in the Denver/Boulder metro area. When she's not coaching or writing, you'll find her hiking, camping, headbanging to heavy metal, or devouring medical or crime dramas.

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