Rooted in Love | a Family’s Unbreakable Bond and the Road to Independence With Autism
Coming May 14th on Your Favourite Podcast App
When Rita Miceli received her son Giaci’s autism diagnosis, her world shifted - but it didn’t break. In the second part of this heartfelt conversation on Taking the Helm, Rita shares how her family navigated the uncertainty, fear, generational and cultural beliefs by building an unshakable foundation of love, support, and understanding.
Rita also reflects on sibling connection, self-care, the steps they took to build their son's independence and how she found peace knowing her son will always be supported. It’s a conversation filled with honesty, hope, and the powerful reminder that love can truly light the way.
💥 How do parents cope when they hear the diagnosis?
💥 How do we take care of ourselves and find strength rather than working at it from a point of weakness?
💥 Giaci's siblings adore him. What made this possible and how has he has made them better people?
💥 Giaci did not go to traditional high school. What did he do as an alternative that introduced him to the work world?
💥How did one TikTok post go viral and how does Giaci's social media posts give families a light at the end of the tunnel?
💥 How did his family prepare Giaci for his sister's wedding and the dance he had with her?
Rita Miceli is the author of "GIACI AND ME: A Mother's Journey of Loving and Raising an Autistic Child", see website www.giaciandme.com. She is an experienced Teacher of about thirty years, with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. She is a proven advocate for all persons living with Autism and a guest speaker who avidly promotes bringing awareness and educating others about Autism.
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