Even if you suspected it.
Even if you’d been searching for answers for months.
Even if part of you feels relief for finally having a name for what you’ve been seeing.

An autism diagnosis often brings two emotions at once: clarity and fear.

You may be wondering what this means for your child’s future, what you’re supposed to do next, and whether you’re already behind. Many parents find themselves scrolling late at night, reading article after article, hoping for reassurance — or at least a place to start.

If that’s where you are right now, take a breath.
Nothing is broken. And you don’t have to figure everything out today.