142. Embrace the Spectrum; From Knowing to Acceptance

Spela upp

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 If there is a specific topic that you would like us to talk about on the podcast, email us directly at info@notyouraverageautismmom.com Sign up for our Let's TALK AUTISM Monthly Newsletter and get on our mailing list at www.notyouraverageautismmom.com We would love to walk alongside you on your unique autism parenting journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-urquiola/support