EP 38: Everyone Has A Super Power
In this episode of Happy is the New the Pretty, Christy, and Jillian talk with Andrea Suffern, a mother whose son has taught her the superpower of Autism.
The diagnosis
After noticing Nathan was a little different socially and developmentally from the other children his age, Andrea and her husband decided to have Nathan tested for autism. Once the testing was complete, they learned that he was a high-functioning child with autism. They decided that they would seek therapy outside of the school system.
Research
As a parent, it is extremely important to research different options for therapy. Find support groups for yourself and your family. Understand that you are not alone; we can learn so much from each other. Check out the Book The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida, which helps us understand how someone who is living with autism explains his superpower.
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