Finding Out My Son Has Autism with Natalie Nogales

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Natalie is a 29 year old mom of 3. She's a working mom and her
oldest son has autism. 
She was a first time mom and her son developed completely normal.
He hit all his milestones and was talking but when he turned 18
months, everything changed. 

In this episode, Natalie talks about her journey as a mom with a
child diagnosed with autism. She discusses the blessings and the
challenges, and how she learned to advocate for herself as a
mother and her son. 

Discussed in this episode:


How old her son was when she first started to notice the
signs of autism

The signs of autism

What she knew about autism prior to his diagnosis

How Natalie felt throughout this journey

The kind of support Natalie sought out

How her family reacted

What care looks like for a child with autism



Connect with Natalie: @natalienogales

According to the CDC, autism affects an estimated 1 in 36
children in the United States. April is World Autism Month. Learn
more at autismspeaks.org


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