Having empathy in everyday life is important, but it's also crucial for creating a supportive connection with your child. What is empathy and how can we use it? We talk about the process of empathizing, and discuss the benefits for you and connecting with your loved ones, while keeping shame and anger at bay. From dealing with a sensory meltdown to other moms who aren't going through what you are, empathy provides us with tools to raise the emotional intelligence of everyone in the room. And, while it's not always easy, empathizing with your little one can create a safer and calmer space for you to come together in difficult moments.
By putting on your sensory goggles, you can understand why they're doing something and then assess their needs from there, building rapport and trust in the process. We identify the different types of empathy, chat about managing real-world scenarios, and cover specific language and questions you can use to deepen understanding.
Lastly, we love hearing from you so we've started a new section at the end of each episode where we answer your questions!
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University of Washington Autism Center
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The Sensory Project
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