Empowering Authentic Neurodiverse Connections

How do we build relationships that honor neurodivergent needs without forcing compliance?

In this episode, Julie Meyerowitz, a human development and relationship specialist, shares how traditional autism interventions often fall short and why empowering authentic connection is the key to success. As a neurodivergent woman, Julie brings both personal and professional insights into how we can create bridges between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals in a way that fosters mutual understanding, autonomy, and trust.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why mainstream autism interventions need to be rethought

✔️ The role of co-regulation in neurodiverse relationships

✔️ How to navigate the “static” that disrupts authentic communication

✔️ The dangers of compliance-based social skills training

✔️ How to help neurodivergent individuals gain personal agency in the world

🎁 BONUS: Julie has provided a free play scale resource to help parents and caregivers understand where their child is developmentally and how to support their growth. Download it here: https://hearmywordsautism.com/free-course/ 

📲 Connect with Julie Meyerowitz

🌐 Website: hearmywordsautism.com

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JGMeyz 

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063654596892 

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