AutismDiarywith Susan

You Are Not Alone

If you’ve just received a diagnosis, take a deep breath. This is not a tragedy. It’s a map to a different, beautiful country. We are here to walk with you.

The First 3 Steps

1. Pause and Process

There is no deadline for "fixing" anything. Give yourself permission to feel overwhelm, grief, or relief. Your child is the same child they were yesterday—now you just have a better manual.

2. Find Your Village

Isolation is the enemy. Connect with one local parent group or join our online community. Hearing "Me too" is the most powerful medicine.

3. Learn the Language

Start with one resource. We recommend "The Sensory Child" or our own Toolkit. Learn about sensory regulation—it unlocks so much.

Resources by Age

Toddlers (0-3)

  • Early Intervention (EI) basics
  • Sensory play ideas
  • Speech therapy at home

School Age (4-10)

  • Navigating IEPs & 504s
  • Social stories for school
  • After-school regulation

Tweens & Teens

  • Puberty & Hygiene
  • Self-advocacy skills
  • Transition planning

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