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S5 E4 - Melissa Schultz on Parent Coaching, Autism, and Behavior Support
What if the problem isn’t the plan? What if the support behind it can change everything?
In this powerful episode of Parenting on the Spectrum, I sit down with parent coach Melissa Schultz to unpack one of the biggest gaps in behavior support. Why even the best strategies fail when parents are overwhelmed, dysregulated, and running on empty.
Melissa shares her journey from working in high-intensity environments and running a 75-person behavioral health company to discovering the missing piece: supporting the parent, not just the child. Together, we explore how small, intentional shifts can completely transform behavior, connection, and family life.
This conversation is a breath of fresh air for parents who feel like they’ve “tried everything” and are still stuck.
What you’ll gain from this episode:
A powerful reframe: why your child’s behavior makes sense (even when it doesn’t feel like it)
How to stop “weed-whacking behaviors” and start addressing the root cause
Simple ways to increase your emotional and mental capacity so you can stay calm—even in hard moments
Why this matters for you:
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, or unsure what to do next… this episode will remind you that you are not the problem—but you are the solution. And that’s empowering.
🎧 Ready to feel more calm, confident, and connected?
Press play and discover how small shifts in you can create big changes for your child and your entire family.
Learn more from Melissa at: www.melissaschulz.com
Parenting on the Spectrum App
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Your child isn’t broken.
They’re communicating in a language most people haven’t learned yet.
Inside my Parenting on the Spectrum personalized program, I teach parents how to understand that language and help their child build communication, regulation, and independence.
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Pathways to Early Communication book
If you're like most parents, you want to do everything possible to help your child reach their fullest potential. Communication delays can be very frustrating and worrying for both children and parents. This book is a great tool for anyone working with infants and toddlers to help them develop the skills they need to prevent or reduce the effects of any possible delays. The author, who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, uses stories from her own work to bring points home in an interesting and easy-to-read way. This book makes a great shower gift for any new parent!
Find it at your favourite book seller by following this link: https://books2read.com/How-can-I-help-my-child-communicate
