About Patty
Patty is an author, speaker, educator, and coach on the topic of neurodiversity. Leveraging both personal and professional experience, she understands the impact of being neurodivergent in a world built for neurotypicals. She comes from the neurodiversity perspective and also acknowledges the challenges differences can pose to daily living.
Patty is the creator of the SBN® parenting framework, through which parents learn the five steps to helping neurodivergent teens and adults get unstuck and realize their greatest potential. She also runs a group coaching program called Parenting for Independence, which helps parents of neurodivergent emerging adults learn how to implement the SBN® parenting framework and join others in community for this unexpected stage in their parenting journeys.
Patty is the author of the book, "Parenting for Independence: Overcoming Failure to Launch in Emerging Autistic Adults."
About Patty’s Book
When your autistic emerging adult is stuck—isolating in their room, stalled in school, or generally unable to move forward—it can feel overwhelming and hopeless.
In Parenting for Independence: Overcoming Failure to Launch in Autistic Emerging Adults, Patty Laushman shares the exact approach she developed while helping her own autistic son thrive, and has since taught to hundreds of families through her coaching.
Using the SBN® parenting framework she created—Support, Boundaries, and Nudges—you’ll learn how to:
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Build connection and trust, even if communication feels strained right now
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Activate your child’s intrinsic motivation without nagging or power struggles
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Support their growth while protecting your own mental health
This is not about “fixing” your child. It’s about walking beside them as they discover their strengths and move toward a meaningful adult life.
Bring the Neurodiversity Perspective to Your Event
Patty Laushman speaks with warmth, clarity, and lived wisdom, offering practical strategies that help parents, professionals, and communities embrace differences while acknowledging real-life challenges.
Sample Topics:
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Parenting for Independence: Helping autistic emerging adults move forward with confidence
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The SBN® Parenting Framework: Five steps to fostering growth and independence in neurodivergent emerging adults
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Building Stronger Relationships with Declarative Language
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How the Neurodiversity Paradigm Changes Everything
Coaching for Parents of Autistic Emerging Adults
Alongside her book and speaking, Patty is the founder of Thrive Autism Coaching, where she and her team work with neurodivergent teens and adults and parents of the same.
Through her signature Parenting for Independence coaching program, Patty and her team help parents apply the SBN® parenting framework to their individual situation and navigate this unexpected stage of their parenting journey.
Whether through coaching or the book, parents walk away with clarity, hope, and tools to help their emerging adults thrive.
Learn About the SBN® Parenting Framework
Patty is the creator of the SBN® parenting framework, which details all the actions parents can take to help their emerging adult get unstuck and move forward toward a more meaningful and productive life.
This quick reference sheet is a great introduction to this game-changing parenting framework, and you can get it for free.
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Autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults (and their parents) deserve clear strategies, resources, and support to thrive. Our weekly newsletter delivers practical tools and encouragement straight to your inbox
Why This Newsletter Matters
Navigating life as a neurodivergent adult—or as a parent supporting one—can feel overwhelming. Each week, our newsletter offers guidance you can trust:
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Fresh blog posts and resources to stay informed
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Practical strategies for communication, executive functioning, and independence
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Tools for parents and allies to strengthen support without taking over
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Hopeful insights that make life feel more manageable and connected
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