Power of the Pause: Responding vs. Reacting in Advocacy for Your Autistic Child

What if your greatest strength as an autism mom advocate… is your pause?

In this episode of Be Mighty Mom, we explore the power of taking a breath before we speak — especially in the heat of the moment. When someone says something ignorant, dismissive, or just plain hurtful about our children, autism, or inclusion, the urge to react is real. But what if responding with intention could actually be more effective — and more protective — for both you and your child?

Host [Your Name] walks you through:

• ​The neuroscience behind the pause (yes, it’s backed by research!)
• ​Practical, evidence-based tools like the STOP skill, six-second breath, and “Name It to Tame It”
• ​How to stay grounded when emotions run high
• ​Small, sustainable ways to care for yourself in advocacy moments

Whether you’re new to advocacy or knee-deep in the daily battles, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, centered, and mighty in a whole new way.

💛 *Your voice matters. Your calm is not weakness. And your pause