You've just been told that your toddler has autism and your life will never be the same. But that's not a bad thing, I promise!

What Happens When Your Toddler Has Autism

ByKori
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I want to tell you about my firsthand experience regarding autism in toddlers. My middle child is non-verbal, severely autistic. She has autism. The A word that I never wanted to think about before she got her diagnosis and the A word that I still sometimes don’t want to hear. It doesn’t matter how I word it, there are times that I still don’t want to hear it. I say this not because I’m ashamed of her, far from it. I say that because it’s just a part of who she is. Her autism does not define her, but it does explain some of her quirks. Her autism will not got away, there is no cure- and I’m okay with that. Autism is a part…

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6 Important Reasons to Celebrate an Autism Diagnosis

ByKori
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I had once said that an autism diagnosis is not something that I would congratulate someone on, nor was it something I would order a cake for. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find the upside in a diagnosis. In fact, I think there’s plenty of good things that can be found after receiving a diagnosis for your child. And I’m sharing six reasons as to why you should celebrate an autism diagnosis. And if you’re wondering where to start on this journey, be sure to visit my Autism Resources and Inspiration page. How should you react to an autism diagnosis? If someone had told me to celebrate my daughter’s diagnosis, I probably would have fought the urge to punch them in the face… or…