Understanding Autism and ADHD from a DSP's Personal Journey
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Understanding Autism and ADHD from a DSP's Personal Journey
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Welcome to this week's episode of Better Together Supports! In this episode, hosts Jacob Espinoza and Erin speak with David, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Better Together Supports, about:
- David’s lived experience with autism and ADHD, and how it shapes his empathetic approach to supporting clients.
- The unique dynamics of building trust-based relationships with neurodiverse children and families.
- Strategies for navigating daily challenges, emotional regulation, and goal-setting in high-stress support roles.
- And much more!
Timestamps:
00:04:46 - Meet DSP David
00:07:28 - Navigating social introversion
00:09:28 - Forming client-family relationships
00:14:55 - Responding to emotional dysregulation
00:22:25 - Delayed processing and support
00:32:20 - Understanding PDA in autism
00:42:42 - DSP decompression strategies
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