“I Knew My Baby Was Autistic at 5 Months”

When Charlotte’s baby was just five months old, she had a feeling
something was different - a feeling doctors initially dismissed.
Months later, her son was diagnosed with autism and global
developmental delay, beginning a parenting journey she never
expected.In this deeply honest conversation, Charlotte shares what
it’s really like raising autistic, non-speaking children, the grief
and uncertainty that can come with diagnosis, and the invisible
emotional load many parents carry.She talks about pushing for
answers when she wasn’t believed, the loneliness that followed the
diagnosis, the reality of parenting children with complex needs,
and how motherhood can reshape your identity in ways no one
prepares you for.This episode explores:• Early signs of autism in
babies• What it’s like raising non-speaking autistic children• The
grief parents rarely talk about after a diagnosis• Parenting
multiple children with very different needs• Anxiety, burnout, and
the invisible load of motherhoodAn incredibly raw and powerful
story about intuition, resilience, and what it truly means to
advocate for your child.