In this episode, Tanasha shares her profound journey of navigating her daughter Harmony's autism diagnosis. Relocating from New York to South Carolina, Tanasha encountered significant challenges in getting the appropriate diagnosis and support for her daughter. From facing resistance at schools to dealing with unsupportive healthcare professionals, Tanasha's story is one of relentless advocacy and resilience. Despite the adversity and lack of support from friends and family, Tanasha remains committed to helping other parents through her book, 'Making Sense of Sensory', and by spreading awareness about autism and the racial biases in the diagnosis process. Her candid account sheds light on the persistent struggle parents face in securing the necessary services for their children with special needs.

In this episode, we talk about:

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:14 Relocating to South Carolina

00:42 Harmony's Diagnosis Journey

01:43 Challenges with the School System

03:39 Navigating the Healthcare System

04:50 Facing Racial Biases

16:48 Struggles with Support Systems

19:57 Unexpected Relationship Surprises

21:46 Navigating Autism and Racial Bias

21:59 Support from the Autism Community

23:21 Challenges of Self-Care

24:30 Advocating for Services

26:08 Becoming an Author

29:53 Sharing the Journey

33:29 Advice for Struggling Moms

38:47 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

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