Easy To Follow Strategies for Parents With Kids On The Spectrum To Reduce Meltdowns, Tantrums, Defiance Or Other Challenging Behaviors AND Start Creating A Brighter Future For You, Your Child & Family!
Even if you’ve tried everything else and failed!
What’s REALLY possible?
Wouldn’t it be great to completely understand your child’s challenges and BE the hero they really need to create a happy and independent life?
What if difficult behavior wasn’t an obstacle and your family could ENJOY life, be playful and look forward to doing things together?
What if your circle of support got a little bigger, and instead of feeling lonely and judged, you felt LOVED and ACCEPTED?!
What if I could show you a way to feel totally in CONTROL, HOPEFUL for the future, and shift from surviving to THRIVING?
Let me introduce you to Sue, Creator of the program...
About the Trainer
Sue Simmons, BHPE, CPC
Autism Parenting Expert | Advanced EFT Practitioner | RDI Trained
Sue Simmons dedicated her life to supporting children on the autism spectrum and their families. As a devoted mother of two incredible children—now adults—on the spectrum, she embarked on a profound journey to find the most effective ways to help them thrive. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to train extensively across multiple modalities, deepening her understanding of child development, the mind-body connection, and positive psychology.
As her children grew, Sue expanded her mission beyond her own family, using her expertise to guide and uplift parents and professionals worldwide. Through her compassionate approach and leading-edge tools, she empowered countless families with the skills, knowledge, and support they needed to unlock their child’s full potential.
Sue’s legacy lives on through the many lives she touched, her team that walked through creating these programs with her, the parents she inspired online and in person, and the expanded programs she created to help even more families. Her work continues to bring hope, healing, and transformation to families, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to shine. Though she is deeply missed, her wisdom and dedication remain a guiding light for all those who walk the path she so passionately paved.
Here’s what you can expect inside the 'Positive Parenting' training…
- A self-paced, step-by-step approach (that’s backed by mountains of brain-research) with LOTS of time to practice and digest…. So you can see results almost RIGHT AWAY!!!
- Tools to help you feel more CONNECTED to your child, so you can LOSE the power struggles PRONTO and reduce the stress your family is living under!
- A positive sense of direction, stability and empowerment to guide your child through their childhood into adulthood with more ease.
- Calm in the chaos with a supporting and loving community of parents just like you who understand and cheerleading your wins with you. Plus group support from co-creator and long time team member, Karen Hilts.
You’re not alone!
We’re moms of autistic kids too, and we understand your parenting struggles! We sought answers and found the best tools, resources and strategies to get results faster and are long-lasting.
Up until now this has been tough stuff … Especially right now!
We know that the best way to help parents of neurodiverse kids is on an ongoing, consistent basis – day after day, week after week, and month after month. So this program aims to help parents do just that.
A recent study was released by SPARK who surveyed 8000+ people (like you) during the Covid-19 crisis (March/April 2020) and the results showed that 97% of parents/guardians reported feeling stressed or overwhelmed due to disruptions in their child’s services or therapies.
Sound about right?
You’ve had to pivot to a new way of living!! Life has changed dramatically and we’ve been listening!
If you’re ready to feel more empowered and get in the driver’s seat – buckle up!
Let’s do this together!
Edna started seeing almost immediate results from working with Sue. She use to dread the day ahead, but now wakes up with optimism that things CAN go well. She could see all the little wins adding up into huge successes for her child and the whole family. She is getting her “Happy” back!
Here’s a sneak peak at what you get inside…
- 6 (pre-recorded video) modules dripped bi-weekly, that will give you the knowledge and essential parenting strategies to help you start seeing results RIGHT AWAY and bring calm to the household. The program can be completed in as little as 12 weeks.
- Bi-weekly Action Steps – Apply the lessons to your unique circumstances with Success Guide (PDF) for each module and take a deeper dive into additional resources if you want to.
- Slide Downloads (PDF) so you can add notes and your big “A-HA’s!”
- (NEW) Audio Downloads (mp3) so you can relisten on the go.
- (NEW) Transcript Downloads (PDF) to read along with video or audio and highlight key thoughts
- (NEW) Download Resources, cheat sheets and guides.
- (NEW) Access to our MEMBER-ONLY Private Facebook GROUP
What we will cover:
Part 1: Reclaiming Your Power as a Parent
Parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to best support their neurodiverse child. This section explores why traditional parenting and therapy models may not always work and introduces a new way of thinking about your child’s development. You’ll learn how your relationship with your child plays a crucial role in their emotional growth and how small shifts in perspective can lead to big changes. By the end of this section, you’ll feel more empowered and confident in guiding your child’s progress.
Part 2: The Power of Self-Compassion & Avoiding Burnout
Caring for a child with autism can be emotionally and physically exhausting, leaving many parents feeling drained. This section highlights why self-care is not selfish but necessary, and how taking care of your own emotional well-being benefits both you and your child. You’ll gain insight into the stress parents of neurodiverse children experience and how shifting your approach to parenting can reduce daily struggles. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to foster resilience in both yourself and your child for a more balanced, fulfilling journey.
Part 3: Understanding Your Child’s Needs & Behavior
A child’s behavior is often a window into their inner world, reflecting their emotions, challenges, and sensory experiences. In this section, you’ll discover how to interpret behavior as a form of communication rather than something to be “fixed.” You’ll gain a deeper understanding of why neurodiverse children may struggle with certain situations and how their nervous system plays a role in emotional regulation. By the end, you’ll have a new lens for seeing your child’s actions and be better equipped to support their needs.
Part 4: Effective Communication & Building Self-Esteem
The way we communicate with our children has a lasting impact on their self-confidence and emotional well-being. This section explores how to engage with your child in a way that fosters trust, connection, and personal growth. You’ll learn how emotional states influence a child’s ability to listen and respond, and why traditional discipline methods often fall short. Understanding these principles will help you build a more positive, encouraging relationship with your child while strengthening their self-esteem.
Part 5: Strengthening Emotional Regulation & Parent-Child Connection
Emotional regulation is a crucial skill for any child, but it can be especially challenging for those on the autism spectrum. This section focuses on understanding your child’s emotional world and how to create an environment that supports their ability to self-regulate. You’ll explore ways to build a stronger emotional connection with your child, allowing them to feel safe and understood. With these insights, you’ll be better prepared to navigate difficult moments with greater ease and confidence.
Part 6: Creating a Sustainable Future for Your Family
Parenting a neurodiverse child is a lifelong journey, and the way you approach it shapes both your child’s future and your family’s overall well-being. This final section helps you reframe challenges, focus on progress, and create a sustainable path forward. You’ll learn how to shift from constantly “fixing” problems to fostering a home environment that nurtures strengths and supports growth. With a new perspective and practical tools, you’ll feel more prepared to embrace the journey ahead with hope and resilience.
Ready? Join the Positive Parenting Community!
A $297.00 CAD value You Pay Just $29 CAD!!
If you’re a parent struggling with your child’s challenging behaviours , we’d like to invite you to join us on this journey!
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You may be thinking…
I’m a parent, not a therapist!
EXACTLY! I have good news…
YOU have the ABILITY to create the BIGGEST positive change for your child!
You heard right. It’s unlikely anyone has told you this before, but we’re am going to be straight with you – building and deepening your relationship with your child is THE way to build their emotional and social development (and brain science supports us on this).
We will share how YOU can take the lead and why you are the BEST person to create the results you want to see.
Here’s the thing…
You’re a smart cookie but you’ve been knocked down by the system. Parents have been left out in the cold feeling helpless and DEPENDENT on “experts” without the right tools to cope “in the home”. Therapy is only for now, not forever! So then what?
This dependence has created a whole new world for you. that you didn’t expect. You may not even recognize the person you’ve become anymore. Stress and overwhelm have taken over. Wouldn’t it be nice to take that all away and get back to feeling like the smart, strong, and confident person you were before this while seeing significant positive changes for your child? We can help with that!
You haven’t been given the whole story or the most up to date information. (I know…GRRR). Current practices are based on decades-old research that focuses on “normalizing behavior.” (well meaning but behind in the times)
The Positive Parenting program is based on the newest research in brain science and child development and empowers parents to take the lead.
Your child needs YOU now and for as long as you walk this earth! It just makes sense that you should know EXACTLY what to do to help your child live their best life – rather than feeling hopeless and left in the dark.
And YOU deserve to feel amazing as a parent and a person! You deserve to be able to parent at your highest level instead of feeling like nothing you do works, dreading outbursts, or feeling stressed out all the time.
You deserve the life you dreamed about! We’ve got you!
The Legacy continues! Meet Karen...
Karen Hilts is a dedicated mother, former social service professional, and web development expert with a passion for empowering others through technology. As a mother of three grown children, including her eldest son who is autistic, Karen’s journey has been deeply shaped by both personal experience and professional growth.
After graduating and working in the Social Service Work field, Karen explored various fields—from administration to specialized training in the Law of Attraction, NLP, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Levels 1 & 2)—while practising her true passion: web development. This unexpected shift brought her full circle, allowing her to merge her background in social services with her technical expertise. Today, she specializes in helping alternative health and integrative coaching practitioners bring their transformative work online.
Karen’s work took on special meaning when she met Sue Simmons, a pioneering autism parenting expert, and helped turn Sue’s coaching business into an accessible online platform. Through this collaboration, Karen played a key role in sharing Sue’s groundbreaking work with families worldwide as they co-created signature programs that families could access online.
Losing Sue on Dec 10, 2023 was a significant loss to both Karen and the parenting communities they established together.
Now living in the beautiful Niagara Region with her husband, Karen continues to use her skills. With Sue’s family blessing, Karen continues to bring Sue’s expertise to enhance the lives of families. She founded Empowered Parenting to continue this legacy,



