(Inside: Getting an autism diagnosis for your child can be overwhelming, so today I’m sharing 5 important steps to take after your child’s autism diagnosis!) I remember the day like it was yesterday. “Clearly your son meets all of the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder.” I walked out of her office with an official autism […]
(Inside: How autism really steals your child… It’s not how you think! See what REALLY happens to autistic children that steals them from their parents.) “Autism STOLE my child from me” “My real child is in there somewhere…” “I lost my son to autism” Those are all real things that have been said to me. The […]
(Inside: Sometimes you get bogged down with negative thoughts about autism. Check out these 25 awesome things about autism for the encouragement you need! Plus get the FREE printable with 50+ awesome things about autism!) When you get an autism diagnosis for your child, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and caught up in the negativity. […]
When you get an official autism diagnosis, the doctors tend to throw all sorts of information at you, and it can get overwhelming really fast. Whether you have been fighting for this diagnosis for a long time, or it came out of nowhere as a complete shock, you try your best to understand what the […]
(What is autism really? I’m told often that autism is anxiety, gastrointestinal issues, or even seizures… But the fact is, those are all comorbid disorders… With this guide to comorbid disorders, we’ll get to the bottom of what autism really is, and (more importantly) what it’s not…) When I reach out to parents about embracing […]
(Inside: Autism isn’t always rainbows and sunshine, but it also isn’t a tragedy. These 5 steps to take when embracing autism is hard is a must-read for parents in the trenches who are struggling with their child’s autism.) I embrace my own autism, and I embrace my son’s autism. I’m even writing a book called “Embracing Autism”. […]
