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Natalie is a 29 year old mom of 3. She's a working mom and her oldest son has autism. 
She was a first time mom and her son developed completely normal. He hit all his milestones and was talking but when he turned 18 months, everything changed. 

In this episode, Natalie talks about her journey as a mom with a child diagnosed with autism. She discusses the blessings and the challenges, and how she learned to advocate for herself as a mother and her son. 

Discussed in this episode:

• How old her son was when she first started to notice the signs of autism
• The signs of autism
• What she knew about autism prior to his diagnosis
• How Natalie felt throughout this journey
• The kind of support Natalie sought out
• How her family reacted
• What care looks like for a child with autism

Connect with Natalie: @natalienogales

According to the CDC, autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the United States. April is World Autism Month. Learn more at autismspeaks.org

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