S2Ep23: Supporting Special Needs Moms: Stories of Strength and Resilience

Stephanie and Sarah share their powerful stories of navigating life as special needs moms. Stephanie’s son, Ben, has autism and a rare genetic disorder called Cohen Syndrome, while Sarah’s son, Liam, has autism and a speech disorder. Together, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and deep love that come with raising special needs children.We’ll also discuss how friends and relatives can provide the most meaningful support to these amazing moms. This conversation is for every mom walking this path, offering connection, community, and a reminder that you’re never alone.00:00 Introduction 0248 Sarah talks about Liam’s autism and childhood apraxia of speech diagnosis0415 The fear but reassurance with a diagnosis0520 Stephanie talks about Ben’s Cohen Syndrome diagnosis and autism0749 Whole exome sequencing testing for mom dad and baby and having 2nd child1049 Welcome to Holland analogy 1214 Grieving the loss and the trauma of a different parenting experience1325 Sarah talking about the diagnosis changing everything and nothing1435 Stephanie advocating for exome sequencing testing 1739 Challenges and wins in special needs parenting2126 Advice for other special needs parents and moms 2437 How to be a source of support for special needs parents 2655 What moms need to do for their own self care 3051 Create community with Stephanie and SarahConnect with Kristi Hujik:Instagram - https://instagram.com/wholehealthkristiWebsite - https://kristihujik.com Sign up for my free newsletterProduct discounts and links for you - https://linktr.ee/wholehealthSubscribe to my Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@wholehealthkristi13Full Show Notes Connect with Stephanie Cahill:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephaniecahill_/Welcome to Holland Poem - https://www.emilyperlkingsley.com/welcome-to-hollandEls for Autism School https://www.elsforautism.org/about-us/on-our-campus/Read about Cohen Syndrome - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11665826/Connect with Sarah Oberholtzer: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livingthecounterlifeRead about Apraxia of Speech