Partnering for Independence with Carol Baltazar

In this episode, we explore what it’s like to raise a child with Aspergers to be as independent as possible, and how to advocate for and alongside them. Carol is an internal medicine physician who has a specialty practice in non surgical cosmetic procedures. She’s also the host of the Autism Mom MD Podcast, and an amazing advocate for her children and others!  We talk about: Raising a son with Aspergers Finding the right kind of support for your child Learning how to motivate and encourage with the goal of independence Navigating driving, medical appointments, college and employment Raising expectations and setting the bar high Deconstructing and teaching independence skills Encouraging self-advocacy Partners in Policymaking  Starting a podcast Creating community Being an innovator, she is the creator of TheraPearls! Creating space for yourself and your marriage Related episodes Others who have completed Maryland’s Partners in Policymaking program Families That Advocate Together Stay Together with Laura Hatcher An Alternative Approach with Diana Wingate-Gaiser The World According to Jake's Mom with Jenn Lynn Groomed for This with Eva Queen Take Me to Church (Stephanie Watkins) Guests who have completed PA’s Partners program Ausome Advocate and Author Catherine Hughes Changing Spaces and Creating Hope with Christina Abernethy Links Autism Mom MD Podcast Maryland Partners in Policy Making Program Life 360 - Family Locator and GPS Tracker Maryland internist finds inspiration in her grocer's freezer Ark Therapeutic Lip Blok Mouthpiece Kids Slurp Straw 9 Pack Stackable Stainless Steel Kids Cups for Toddlers