I Stopped Trying to Fix My Child — and Everything Changed
When my son Jake was diagnosed with autism, I didn’t realize how much pressure I quietly placed on both of us. I was determined to help him succeed — but underneath that determination was fear. Fear that if I didn’t do enough, or do the right things fast enough, I might fail him. I didn’t see it at the time, but I was parenting from panic.
Everything changed the moment I stopped trying to fix my child — and started trying to understand him.
Why Creative Storytelling Builds Confidence in Autistic Kids (Without Pressure)
Confidence isn’t something you can force.
I learned that the hard way.
Like many parents raising an autistic child, I spent years trying to teach confidence — through routines, encouragement, therapy tools, and reassurance. I thought if I said the right things often enough, confidence would stick. It didn’t. What changed everything wasn’t more instruction.
It was creative storytelling.
10 Early Autism Signs Parents Often Miss — What to Look For at Every Age
This guide isn’t here to diagnose your child.
It’s here to help you notice what you may not know to look for yet — the same signs I overlooked before I understood autism.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your child might be on the autism spectrum, here are 10 subtle signs that can help you pay closer attention.
How My Son’s Superhero Cape Helped Him Understand the World | The Power of Pretend Play for Kids with Autism.
Discover how one simple superhero cape helped my autistic son grow in confidence, empathy, and social understanding. Learn how pretend play can support emotional growth in children with autism.
7 Signs I Didn’t Notice Before My Son’s Autism Diagnosis
When my son Jake was three and a half years old, he was diagnosed with autism. Looking back, I realized there were signs I didn’t recognize — not because I wasn’t paying attention, but because I didn’t yet understand what I was seeing.