Parent and caregiver stories

Moderated family experiences from diverse cultures, regions, family structures, and stages of the autism journey. Stories offer connection, not medical advice.

Some stories are clearly labelled editorial composites. Community submissions can use a broad location and appear anonymously.

• When You Miss the Signs: Parenting Your Second Neurodivergent Child — A heartfelt article for parents who are raising more than one neurodivergent child and struggling with guilt over misse…
• The Importance of Getting the Right Diagnosis — Ontario, Canada — A heartfelt parent’s journey through ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities — discovering how the right diagnosis can…
• Standing on the Other Side — Sometimes the Shoe Is on the Other Foot — and Your Child Isn’t the Aggressor. After years of being the family people wo…
• Our Son's Haircut Journey: Finding the Right Barber — Ontario, Canada — A mum shares how her family found a sensory-friendly barber for their autistic son — why haircuts overwhelm, what helpe…
• The Day My Son Eloped—and the Fear That Stayed With Me — A mother shares the frightening moment her autistic son eloped from home and the lasting emotional impact it had on her…
• The Day My Son Eloped—and the Fear That Stayed With Me — Ontario, Canada — A mother shares the frightening moment her autistic son eloped from home and the lasting emotional impact it had on her…