04/02/2026
On World Autism Day, I want to speak to the parent who may have just heard the diagnosis and isnât quite sure what to do or what it means for your kiddos future ( this was honestly my biggest worry).
Let me tell you what it doesnât mean.
It doesnât mean your child wonât ever communicate ( there are multiple ways in which one communicates and itâs not always with words). It doesnât mean they wonât thrive in their own beautiful way. And it definitely does not mean they arenât incredibly smart!
Autism doesnât have one look. Itâs not one story. Itâs a journey that will stretch you, grow you, and teach you more love and patience than you ever knew you had.
For us, what has carried us through is prayer, family, and learning to advocate for our sweet girl until she can fully advocate for herself.
If youâre in that beginning stage, just breathe. Take it one day at a time. Hold your baby close. Everything will be okay.
You have been given a mind that is honest, sometimes extra honest đ
, deeply beautiful, and uniquely wiredđĽšđđž
Nurture them. Love them. Learn them.
And then sit back and watch them grow đ§Š
