If you’ve ever wondered whether the signs you’re seeing mean something more, or you’ve already been down the road of seeking an autism diagnosis for your child, this episode is one you’ll want to sit with.

Josselyn and Terrin speak honestly about their experiences raising autistic daughters, including the early stages of denial, the moment they realized they were the only ones in their families acknowledging what was happening, and what it took to fully accept and move forward with a diagnosis. They break down how autism diagnoses work today, why the term Asperger’s is no longer used, and what actually separates Levels 1, 2, and 3.

They also talk through the day-to-day realities that come with parenting autistic kids, redirecting behaviors, managing sensory needs, and adjusting parenting styles to meet their children where they are. From different types of sensory input their daughters seek out to tools and items that help with regulation, they share what has worked in their own homes.

The conversation also takes a necessary turn toward advocacy. Josselyn and Terrin discuss why organizations like Autism Speaks have faced backlash, and why person-first language is often pushed by people who are not autistic themselves. They draw clear parallels to disability language within the blind community and explain why lived experience matters more than outside policing.

This episode is grounded in real parenting, real questions, and real learning. If you’re curious, concerned, or already working through an autism diagnosis, there’s a lot here that may help you feel less alone and more informed.

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