In this heartfelt episode of Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion sits down with Melanie Roman White, Center Director of The Uncommon Thread and former ABA preschool director for Sarah’s children, Milly and Mack. Together, they explore Mel’s path into early childhood education and ABA therapy, the power of recognizing small developmental milestones ("inchstones"), and the vital importance of human connection for families navigating autism. Melanie offers practical advice for parents learning to advocate in the school system, emphasizes the role of joy and individuality in autism parenting, and reminds listeners that their children are more than their diagnosis. This conversation is a compassionate roadmap for families seeking hope, community, and progress—one inchstone at a time.

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