We're reflecting on the first moments we wondered if autism might be part of our son Milo’s story.

We revisit memories of Milo as a baby—smiling, making eye contact, and seeming “typical”—and the relief we felt, alongside the quiet concerns we couldn’t fully explain. As time went on, we began noticing subtle differences, from speech delays to behaviors that didn’t quite add up.

In this episode, we share what those early signs of autism looked like for us, how our understanding has evolved, and what it felt like to navigate so much uncertainty in real time.

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Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify. 

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