In this episode of Autism 101: From Awareness to Acceptance, we’re going deeper than awareness—we’re talking about what it truly means to understand autism.

From the history of autism and the misconceptions that once shaped it, to the way diagnosis has evolved into what we now know as a spectrum with different levels of support, this episode walks through the foundations of Autism 101 in a real and honest way. We’ll also explore current statistics and the truths that often get overlooked.

But this isn’t just about information—it’s about lived experience.

As a mom of autistic children, I’m sharing what this journey has looked like for me. The learning, the unlearning, the hard moments, and the beauty that exists alongside it all.

Because awareness is simply knowing autism exists…