Autism Parenting Tip: Belonging Builds Confidence

Sometimes confidence doesn’t come from mastering the process. It comes from feeling noticed. My kid may not always understand why he’s doing something at school, but when people cheer him on for trying, you can see the pride grow. And the more that happens, the more he wants to engage. That’s how belonging is built. Not all at once. But moment by moment. What’s a small moment recently where your kid, or you, felt seen or celebrated?