Brigitte Shipman shares her knowledge and tools with moms who want to live with more joy and resilience on this autism parenting journey.
Brigitte Shipman a mom to two beautiful adult sons, an author, speaker, and certified Martha Beck Life Coach with a Master’s Degree in Education. She helps moms of autistic kids move through challenging emotions and areas of difficulty so that they can feel more joyful and at peace and fully present with their kids on the spectrum.
Brigitte started her autism parenting journey 31 years ago just like you—heartbroken and feeling lost and REALLY REALLY scared for my son’s future. And although she fumbled and stumbled, she let her love for her son Joseph carry her through any challenges and obstacles that they faced. Joseph is now 31 years old and thriving. (They even published a book together and you can purchase our book HERE.)
Brigitte has 20 years of experience as an educator in the public school system and hold a Master's Degree in Education.
Join Jeanette Paxia on Ordinary People/Extraordinary Lives and connect with Brigitte at MothersGuideThroughAutism.com and her Mothers Guide Through Autism Podcast, and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Jeannette Paxia is a Transformational Speaker and Coach, and aims to do whatever she can to help others live life to their fullest. She works with adults and children to support them in living the life that they want to live, no matter what age they are guiding them to creating a path for success. Connect with Jeannette at InnerSuperHero.org and Facebook. Grab her free guide, How to create open communication with children at InnerSuperHero.me.
Jeannette Paxia, along with Dr. Crystal Morrison, host of The Village Vision Podcast, bring you SUPERHEROES on the Spectrum and we invite you to enjoy a great conversation on The Authors Alley with Dori DeCarlo. Embark on a transformative journey into the world of neurodiversity with “SUPERHEROES on the Spectrum.”
This groundbreaking book transcends boundaries, unveiling a kaleidoscope of voices that span the spectrum of autism. 33 contributors, hailing from the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, invite you to learn about their diverse perspectives, experiences and insights as they share their personal stories.
Bring home IF, from Paramount Pictures. Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, and Steve Carrell, IF is a heartwarming and hilarious tale about a girl who embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect imaginary friends with their kids. Buy what the film critics are calling "perfect for the whole family" and get over 40 minutes of bonus features! Written and Directed by John Krasinski.
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