142. Embrace the Spectrum; From Knowing to Acceptance

Maybe you recently received an autism diagnosis for your child or
maybe you’ve been navigating life for however long with your
child but you spend a lot of time feeling discouraged and
disappointed or maybe even sad, if this is you, this episode is
for you.


Do you find yourself wishing, hoping, and dreaming your life was
different?


I want you to know that it is completely normal to have a range
of emotions, from confusion or grief to fear about the future.


The journey of parenting a child with autism can be both
rewarding and demanding.


I dive into an important topic that many parents face: accepting
an autism diagnosis for their child.  I’m discussing the
significance of acceptance instead of resisting it, the benefits
of early intervention, a little bit about the outside world and
their inability to understand, and why finding support within a
community is crucial for navigating this unique parenting journey
successfully.


It's completely natural to have a wide range of emotions when
receiving an autism diagnosis for your child. You might feel
overwhelmed, confused, or even fearful about what the future
holds. The diagnosis simply provides insight into their strengths
and challenges. Acceptance, early intervention, allowing yourself
to have understanding and grace with others who don’t understand,
and being part of a supportive community is the cornerstone of
your family thriving along this journey. 


Embrace your child's unique journey and remember that they are
the same wonderful child they were before the diagnosis. 


If you want to learn strategies and tools that you can use to
improve your life along this autism parenting journey, be sure to
get over and get registered for our FREE
Course, Unburdened; Finding Balance Living
Alongside Autism 


⁠www.notyouraverageautismmom.com/freecourse ⁠


It is a self-paced video course that will help you reduce your
stress and overwhelm and show up better every day.





Additional Resources:


54. Understanding Memory in Autism


109. Why Waiting is So Difficult


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