This phrasing popped out at me from Julie M. Green's memoir, "Motherness," which shares her journey with autism along with that of her son. She was diagnosed at 44, while he was diagnosed as a child. Two different ages, two different people, but a bond of understanding forged forever. For any parents out there with an autistic child or grappling with a recent diagnosis of your own, you will be encouraged by this conversation with Julie.