LPH52: Fantasy Author J.M. Shaw on Autism, Parenting, and Possibility

What happens when a parent discovers their child—and themselves—share the same diagnosis? J.M. Shaw’s diagnosis changed everything, and helped her see her family’s story in a whole new light. In this episode, fantasy author J.M. Shaw shares her journey raising children with autism and ADHD while discovering her own diagnosis, offering real-life insight into parenting, neurodiversity, family life, and autism support. You’ll hear how lived experience shaped the way she supports her children and how her family found new ways forward when help was hard to find. J.M. also shares how writing fantasy stories and novels became a creative outlet and a powerful way to explore autism, identity, and belonging. Her story offers insight into how families can discover strengths they never knew they had.