Michelle B. Rogers- Blog
🔥Burn the Boats: The Shift That Changes Everything
The Only Way Forward is Through ================== I was on a call with a mom of a 9-year-old girl who is high functioning on the
Are You Protecting Yourself from Hope?
You Don’t Get to the Goal Without Missing the Shot ================== This may come as a surprise, but potty training my own kids wasn’t my
From Non-Verbal to High Honor Roll
If I hadn’t pushed, would we be having this conversation today? ================== I still remember the day we got Julianna’s autism diagnosis at age 2.
When The Gap Feels Too Wide
I had a conversation recently with a father that stopped me in my tracks. His eleven-year-old daughter with autism was killing it in so many
The most powerful parents are this….
Let’s talk about what makes a powerful autism parent You might think it’s a parent who’s been able to help their child with autism master
Why I’m Grateful for My Daughter’s Tears
My daughter Julianna bombed her swim meet this weekend. Added time to every single race. It happens. It just wasn’t her weekend.
No One Is Coming. You Have to Save Yourself.
Growing up, me was no picnic. I was the middle child of five, painfully shy, raised by a father who terrified me and a
When You Know Something’s Not Right
The one who probably seems impossible to please. Here’s the truth: I don’t have a clear roadmap of what we need. But I
Your Child’s “Half-Trained” Potty Journey is Still Progress
If you’re anything like the mom I spoke with yesterday, you might be thinking: “Sure, my child pees in the toilet now… but
Autism Diagnosis to Swim Champ
When Julianna was a baby I started taking her to swim lessons. At her first lesson she just cried for 30 minutes straight.
Empty Chair at Our Thanksgiving Table
I’ve been sitting with some heavy thoughts as we approach Thanksgiving.August brought an unexpected turn when my mom suddenly passed away. I’m still picking up
Struggling With Other People’s Opinions
Shortly after my daughter, Julianna, was diagnosed with Autism we were at a holiday gathering with family. At this point I was shaky at best
“Your Child Doesn’t Care To Be Dirty”
We just adopted a sweet black lab puppy, and let me tell you, I’ve been feeling like a mom of a newborn again. Last night
The MESSY of Autism Parenting
“It’s in the MESSINESS where we find the cracks, and it’s through showing up—even when we feel like we’re falling apart—that we actually make progress.”
Regression is NOT a Reason to Quit on Your Autistic Child
A month or so ago, we brought out the Monopoly board game for the first time in a while.Julianna is super competitive and loves to
How You’re Holding Back Talking from your child with Autism
A mother recently came to me looking for help to get her minimally verbal child talking. Her daughter can point or gesture for
Can’t get conversation from your child with Autism?
Julianna just started middle school and we have to get up an hour and a half earlier than we used to. So it’s been
Doubt.
My daughter started middle school last week and when I look at this picture I can’t believe this is the same girl that was diagnosed
What “Consistency” Really Means?
One of the #1 skills I help parents of children with Autism master is Potty Training their kids. I’ve hosted TONS of Webinars and
Middle School Here We Come!
Julianna’s Moving Up Day is today and I can’t believe how fast the time has flown and how much she’s grown.She’s wrapping up 5th grade,
Don’t Just Get Mad—Get Moving: Teach Skills That Matter
I recently saw a post like this in an Autism Facebook Group and it just broke my heart. The comments were coming fierce
The Power of HOPE for Your Child on the Spectrum!
Are you afraid to HOPE for your Baby on the Spectrum? Not knowing what was possible, I took my daughter with Autism from nonverbal, to
The Cost of Free Advice
In the digital world, the promise of ‘free’ is everywhere—from YouTube tutorials to Instagram stories and TikTok tips, there seems to be an endless supply
The Consequences of Indecision
I remember when Julianna started to change. It was shortly after her 1st birthday where I started to notice a shift in her mood.
Embracing the Powerful Word “YET”
I’m having an AWESOME workshop tomorrow and I’ve been promoting it on social media, email, you name it. It’s called the 5 Ways You’re
Mild Autism” is the same as “a little pregnant
When I took a pregnancy test in the past I was either pregnant or I wasn’t. There was no half 2nd line … one line
Non Verbal to Potty Trained at 7 Years Old
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
Radically Responsible to a Fault
Just this weekend I was in tears talking with my husband. I was explaining to him how I feel so responsible for the
The KEY to effective behavioral therapy is this…
Let’s talk about something super important in the world of behavior therapy… And it’s NOT the teacher. It’s NOT the School. It’s
What is ABA? From a Mom who is “Street Trained”
If you haven’t worked with me in my Group Coaching Program for Parents of Children with Autism, you should know that I am an ABA
Doing Hard Things
The difference between parents of children with Autism who get potty training, communication and problem behaviors solved versus the ones who don’t is they’re practiced
The Power of a making a DECISION
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
Are you too COMFORTABLE being uncomfortable?
I have a HUGE DENTAL PHOBIA. It started when I was a kid when no matter how much I brushed I would get cavities.
When you worry “this is a Scam”
Everyday I get a lot of messages from parents who are interested in working with me but are worried that this is a “scam” or
The Parent Who is a Master Problem Solver
Today is the last day to Join the Champions for Our Children Masterclass before the price goes up on January 2nd 2024. We’ve had many new
Are you living in Chaos?
I recently took a call with a mother and father who were interested in joining my program to help their son potty train and communicate.
Trusting Your Mommy Gut Already Has The Answer
If you ever work with me, here is what you will learn in the simplest terms: You will learn to develop self-confidence through your
Can you cure Autism?
For the first few years on our journey with Autism, I had a deep seeded BELIEF that I could cure Julianna’s Autism. That with the
Are you willing to be wrong?
I recently spoke to a mom who was interested in my program to help her potty train and get communication done for her 9 year
When you want to quit trying to teach your child with Autism
When you get stuck, it is for one reason. There are times on the parenting journey of teaching your childr with Autism when you
What do you want to focus on?
I recently had a father tell me he wanted to leave my program early because his son did not progress like he had hoped.
“The iPad Dilemma: Is Tech Robbing You of a Relationship with your child?
I recently had a family reach out to me to help potty train and teach communication skills to their 11 year old daughter. They
Teaching the “Hard” Things
Teaching the “Hard” Things I remember when my son was little he was obsessed with his pacifier. So much so that we had the little
Theresa potty trains her 10 yr old – in weeks!
When Theresa joined my program, her son Ian was having so many accidents at school, his teacher and principal wanted him to go back to
When You Think Regression is Death…
A month or so ago we brought out the Monopoly board game for the first time in a while. Julianna is super competitive and loves
From years of diapers to potty trained… at 15 years old!
Anne joined my program in early March. Convinced her daughter Audrey would be in pull-ups forever. By April 4th, Audrey was FULLY POTTY TRAINED and
The only true failure of an Autism Parents is this…
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
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