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Today my friend Alex Ware from the YouTube Channel  Alex’s Autism Acceptance Channel is the host and I am the guest.  He asks some really great questions about what it is like to be an ADHD Autistic Mom to NeuroDistinct children.  I share what I have experienced and hope that it helps someone else to know You Are Not Alone.

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3:08 Q1- Share a little bit about your identification journey?

7:09 Q2- Did you notice anything about your parenting strategies in comparison to other parents before you knew you were autistic?

11:43 Q3: Was it challenging to parent before you realized that your brain was different?

15:28 Q4- How did your parenting strategy change after your identification?

20:45 Q5- What advice can you give other autistic adults who are looking to become parents or who are afraid of becoming a parent?


Mind Your Autistic Brain Talk Show hosted by The Social Autie, that’s me, Carole Jean.  I am a late identified, adult autistic and each week I have a conversation with another late identified autistic, who shares their voice, experiences and journey with you.

I am only one voice among many and I can’t wait to share my incredible friends with you and let you know that you are not alone on this autism journey, we are here with you.

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