We sit down with autism advocate and nonprofit founder LaShawn Toney to hear the raw reality of raising a nonverbal autistic teen while navigating a dual diagnosis and constant caregiving. We talk about building Jorgia’s Impact so families feel seen, get real support, and stop carrying the hardest parts alone. 
• Jorgia’s Impact and why it is named after Jorgia 
• Autism-friendly events that make families feel safe 
• Feed a Family and respite support to reduce caregiver stress 
• What autism is, how the spectrum varies, and what nonverbal can look like 
• AAC devices and how technology helps communication 
• The unseen toll on parents, marriages, and autism siblings 
• Hospital challenges, cystic fibrosis realities, and long stays 
• Loneliness, burnout, and learning to direct anger at autism not the child 
• Bullying, disability awareness, and children’s books that teach empathy 
• School support wins plus gaps in training and safety 
• Why bus driver training and classroom accountability matter 

Please give them follow and subscribe to the channel on YouTube at Jorgia's Journey. Instagram and Facebook @Lashawn.Toney and TikTok @Jorgiajourney. 

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