Yes, you will be overwhelmed, and possibly in shock. In some cases, your pediatrician may not do the best job in explaining what the diagnosis means. Learn what you need to equip yourself, and start taking the necessary actions to support your kiddo.

I cannot stress how important it is to have a good directory of resources that’s ever-growing. As our kids develop, these help you pivot once they have outgrown certain resources or service providers. Change is necessary, and we as parents need to not only adapt, but lead and guide the changes for our kids.

No parent or caregiver should ever feel alone on this journey of empowering our children. There have been others in your shoes who have a wealth of information and knowledge you can lean on. Our kids also need to socialize when society wants to isolate. Creating your community is so beneficial, not just for you, or for your special kids, but for your entire family as a whole.