162. From Silence to Celebration; A Rollercoaster of Emotions

In this episode of the Not Your Average Autism Mom Podcast, host
Shannon Urquiola explores the topic of talking about your
children on the spectrum with others. She shares her emotional
journey, acknowledging moments of sadness and discouragement but
also emphasizing a sense of hope and belief in possibilities.


Shannon encourages using positive language when describing
children with autism, opting for "challenges" instead of
"weaknesses," or "deficits".


Explaining autism to your child’s peers and their parents and
just onlookers when you are out and about in your own communities
is an essential step in creating a more inclusive and accepting
world for individuals on the spectrum. 


By fostering understanding and providing education to help those
who don’t know, we can bridge the understanding gap and build a
supportive network for our children.


Your experience with autism will teach you profound life lessons.


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