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TYATK: Kelby's Journey as an Autism Mom


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Kelby shares her journey of her son's autism diagnosis and the challenges she faced as a mother. She discusses the regression she noticed in her son's development and the steps she took to get him diagnosed. Kelby also talks about the grief process she went through and the feelings of sadness and guilt she experienced. Despite the difficulties, she emphasizes the importance of being open and vulnerable with others and finding support. In this conversation, Kelby and Erica discuss the challenges they faced as special needs moms and how it affected their marriages. They share their experiences of feeling lonely and overwhelmed while trying to navigate the world of autism. They emphasize the importance of communication and being on the same team as partners. They also highlight the need for support and understanding from family and friends. Kelby and Erica discuss the shortcomings of the healthcare system in providing resources and guidance for parents of special needs children. They stress the importance of meeting children with autism where they are and entering their world to understand and support them.

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