Autism Awareness: Raising Children on the Spectrum

This conversation explores the positive impact of social media on autism awareness and the journey of individuals with autism. Guest Sheletta Brundidge covers the role of social media as a tool for spreading information, promoting awareness, and providing support for families and individuals affected by autism. Additional guests, Jaimie and Tracy Parent, discuss the unmasking process and seeking diagnosis, the importance of support networks, supporting families and advocacy, community engagement and sensory issues, advocacy and lobbying for autism services, and misunderstandings about autism along with an overview of their book 'The Mission at Home' for military families navigating life with loved ones on the autism spectrum.TakeawaysSocial media as a tool for autism awarenessPositive influence of social media on autism journey Importance of support for families with autismAdvocacy and lobbying for autism servicesChapters00:00 Positive Impact on Autism Journey24:39 Unmasking and Seeking Diagnosis30:12 Advocacy and Lobbying for Autism ServicesBonus: Beyond the Story with Robin Washington