
The only true failure of an Autism Parents is this…
I remember not too long ago the empty shelves at the Supermarkets and warehouse stores during Covid. How people were fighting over the toilet paper

A punishment or a reward?
A punishment or a reward? When I show parents how to teach important life skills to their children with Autism, I always want to create a

When you have tried everything…
When you have tried everything… When you feel you’ve exhausted every option… You’ve tried every method to potty train, to encourage communication, or to reduce

If only I had done THIS sooner
If only I had done THIS sooner A parent in my Masterclass recently asked me a question that I never think much about. It was…

Why “I’ll believe it when I see it” is the kiss of death for your kid
Why “I’ll believe it when I see it” is the kiss of death for your kid I speak to parents almost daily about wanting to

The No Bullshit Approach to Helping Your Child Today
The No Bullshit Approach to Helping Your Child Today When parents speak to me for the first time, I think sometimes my directness can surprise

The Joys and Struggles of Raising an Autistic Daughter and a Neurotypical Son
The Joys and Struggles of Raising an Autistic Daughter and a Neurotypical Son I remember six months into our autism journey a new therapist was

The Real Game-Changer in being an Autism Parent: It’s Simpler Than You Think
The Real Game-Changer in being an Autism Parent: It’s Simpler Than You Think What if teaching your baby with autism to potty train or communicate

“This is all my fault.”
When I meet with parents to share the details of my Masterclass, one of the biggest realizations that comes to the surface is… The only

Potty Training your Autistic Child? Then you NEED to hear
Hello Warriors! 2 days ago I did a poll in my facebook group asking who is struggling with potty training and where are you at.

It’s not about the Money
It’s not about the Money I’ve recently spoken to several families who wanted to learn more about working with me. As soon

Decided this WILL Work
When we are working towards the goals of Potty Training or Communicating and we don’t have it yet, we often ask ourselves why it’s not

What is your Priority?
What is your Priority? One of the biggest obstacles to parents not getting Potty Training or Communication done is not about their inability to

The Uncomfortable Truth about Parenting a Child with Autism
The Uncomfortable Truth about Parenting a Child with Autism I recently spoke with a father who had a 7 year old daughter he described

IS ABA Child Abuse?
IS ABA Child Abuse? Every week I am fielding questions from parents who come to me scared of behavioral therapy as they’ve read or

Happy Monday Parents!
This week I’m excited to share with the recording for a podcast I was a guest speaker on. I talk specially on parenting a child


What got this 5 yr old potty trained (video inside!)
Alex is 5 years old and has Autism. Hayden came to me with hopes to get Alex (finally) potty trained. Find out what *clicked* to

How Charity FULLY potty trained her son in under 2 weeks (Video Inside)
Have you tried potty training and failed in the past? Charity did, too. She came to us having tried “all the things” but still was wishing

What Separates Me From Other Autism Parents
What Separates Me From Other Autism Parents Do you know what separates me not just from other Autism Parents but from most people in general?

Did you slay the Autism Monster?
I was recently speaking to a mother about her son with Autism. She was describing the pain she feels everyday and she desperately wants him

Non Verbal to Potty Trained at 7 Years Old
Meet Mary and her son Joseph. Joseph came to me at 7 years old. Non verbal and needing to potty train. Because he did not

“They don’t want to play with me…”
“They don’t want to play with me…” There was a time I didn’t think this day would come. When Julianna started Kindergarten she was speaking.

Why I think Autism Quizzes are Bullshit
I’ve been seeing a lot of QUIZZES or Assessments on the web as of late. Quizzes used to be these fun things I did when

I thought I could cure my daughter’s Autism
I thought I could cure my daughter’s Autism. When Julianna started Kindergarten she was speaking. I wouldn’t describe her as this overly chatty child but

HELP! I HAVE A PICKY EATER
Help! I have a picky eater. This is Dramamine (motion sickness chewable medicine). We are on a road trip and my daughter Julianna gets car

Terrified about taking away the iPad? Watch this VIDEO!
Hey! I’m in the throws of hosting my Potty Power Bootcamp Week (a 5 Day Live training on helping you potty train your child in

When you let your Mommy Gut fly out the window (and how to STOP)
When your baby is born, you hold them on your chest, and for some mothers that instinct, or Mommy Gut as I call it, kicks

When motivation just isn’t there…
We all know that January marks the whole “New Year, New Me” energy filled with motivation, excitement, and hoorah, right? Then comes the end of

This could be YOU
Hey! Meet Tonya, a client in our Masterclass Program who has such an amazing story to share with you today, see how this could be

Have you seen my program on social media like Rebecca?
Hi! Meet Rebecca. This die-hard mama simply followed me on social media and attended my Workshop. Here is what she had to say: “Hi Michelle,I

My Child Hits, Headbutts, and has Inconsolable Meltdowns…
A mother of an ASD child wrote to me saying that her child has inconsolable meltdowns HELP! My child: -throws toys and anything that’s around

Happy New Year!
Happy New Year As we wrap up the year 2022, I want you to take the time to acknowledge yourself for what you DID

From Non-Verbal and SCREAMING to Communicating and PEACE at home (video inside!)
Meet Tonya. She is a divorced single mother who has an Autistic Non-Verbal 4-year-old daughter. Tonya came to work with me because she was handed

From “why isn’t this working” to FULLY potty trained
How I can help you to get From “why isn’t this working” to FULLY potty trained Why isn’t it working? In the world of Autism,

I lost so much time…
“I lost so much time and I feel so guilty that I could’ve gotten her services much sooner.” Last week I was talking to a

If you believe nothing motivates your child with Autism
If you believe nothing motivates your child with Autism, I can help you prove otherwise. This week I coached a few moms during my Potty

A day I didn’t see coming…
Today we had Julianna’s annual IEP meeting. (That is an annual meeting with the school district to decide goals and placement for the next school year.)

When it comes to your child’s Autism, THIS trumps all
Last week I had the honor of coaching 50+ parents in my Potty Power Bootcamp week where I coached live for 5 days straight on

THIS was my wake-up call moment for my Autistic daughter
Maybe you can relate to this, too. I’m sure you can. This was the moment I had a wake-up call for my Autistic daughter. I used

How to make a decision for your child’s future
How to make a decision for your child’s future? Have you ever felt indecisive about making a choice for your child? Whether it’s the school

“I can’t die”
“I can’t die” is a statement I’ve heard parents of children with Autism say to me many times. I feel compassion whenever I hear this,

The moment the resistance kicked in (and how I handled it)
Have you ever felt a conflict brewing when it comes to your child? To the point where you can feel the resistance start to surface

My child has Autism vs My child is Autistic
One of the coaches on my team had a conversation with a client regarding how she would share with family members on her upcoming trip

What REALLY creates massive RESULTS
It’s such a misconception that time creates results. It’s such a misconception that motivation creates results. What really creates results is…. MASSIVE BELIEF. In my

Eloping is no joke and scary AF, here’s why
Parents who are in tears because their child isn’t potty trained or communicating come to me for help. These are the top two concerns that


These 2 Words Are Hurting You!
I can’t even begin to tell you how many coaching sessions I have had with my clients who tell me this .. and hint, I’ve

You’re one thought away from THIS
You have about 60,000 thoughts a day. I’ve worked with hundreds of parents with children on the spectrum and most of those thoughts are negative. For

Aggressive Behavior is No JOKE!
Coming off the heels of my last blog post on entitlement (if you didn’t catch it, read it HERE) I’m coming to you today talking

Are You Entitled?
Are You Entitled? Entitlement It’s this absolute bullshit mentality of many parents of children with Autism…and I’m guilty of it too. We’ve endured rude comments of

Where do you fall on the failure spectrum?
Where do you fall on the failure spectrum? Listen, I’m not going to sugar coat this (I mean, when do I ever?) As parents, we

The Day I Was Blindsided
The Day I Was Blindsided Maybe your family member said to you “Wow she’s quite why isn’t she talking more?” Maybe your pediatrician said, “I think your

A Potty Shit Show to a Potty Guru!
From a Potty Shit Show to a Potty Guru! Back then when I was potty training my daughter, I was indeed OUT OF MY MIND. She

I’m losing my daughter
Hello Warrior Parents! “I’m losing my daughter.” This was a thought I had repeatedly around Julianna’s 16-month mark. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve seen regression with

Until my dying day.
“I bet she doesn’t even have a child with Autism.” “You should be ashamed of yourself for charging for services, you should do this for

Potty Training your Autistic Child? Then you NEED to hear this.
Potty Training your Autistic Child? Then you NEED to hear this. 2 days ago I did a poll in my Facebook group and asked who

The TANTRUM that had me RUNNING out of Target!
The TANTRUM that had me RUNNING out of Target! I remember the day like it was yesterday. It was shortly after my daughter Julianna was

Things You Can Expect in The Growth & Development of Your Autistic Child
Things You Can Expect in The Growth & Development of Your Autistic Child Today, I want to talk to you about what you can expect

Take Care of You! 5 Tips for the Autism Mom
Take Care of You! 5 Tips for the Autism Mom SELF-CARE is a buzzword that has grown in relevance nowadays. Simply put, it is any

THIS!! BEWARE of the White Flaggers!
THIS!!! BEWARE of the White Flaggers! I’m going in on this right now because a comment like this is one that REALLY makes my blood

WARNING! This blog WILL trigger you.
WARNING! This blog WILL trigger you. So if I haven’t bragged this out to you already, my daughter is on the swim team. And something

The one POWER all Mommies have but hardly use…
The one POWER all Mommies have but hardly use… So today I want to talk about your GUT. Not your belly, your love handles, or

EMERGENCY!! In case there is a loss in cabin pressure…
EMERGENCY!! In case there is a loss in cabin pressure… We’ve all been on a plane where we’ve heard some version of the following: “In

Master The Art of Not Giving a F#@K!
Master The Art of Not Giving a F#@K! I hope you are having a FANTASTIC WEEK! I am getting to speak with so many of

“Typ Momed”
“Typ Momed” The topic of this week’s blog came from a Mom in the Champions for Our Children Facebook Group. If you are not already

Screen the Team…LIKE A BOSS
Screen the Team…LIKE A BOSS Happy Happy Hump Day. I wanted to share with you something we are going through that I thought would be

Do IEP Meetings – Like a Boss!
Do IEP Meetings – Like a Boss! A client that I was coaching mentioned to me a few weeks ago how she spent 2 hours

Faith, God, and the Gut – are they one and the same?
Faith, God, and the Gut – are they one and the same? Hello Warrior Parents, Sorry, this post took longer than I thought. It’s a

The moment I felt I betrayed my daughter.
The moment I felt I betrayed my daughter. Hello Warrior Parents, I was back on the timeline and I was super hesitant to proceed. WHY?

A Minivan on 2 Wheels or 4?! Which are you driving?
Hello Warrior Parents, a minivan on two wheels or four? Which one are you driving? I was not planning on going off the timeline. But