59. The Autism Guessing Game
· 35 min · Episode 59
Episode 59. The Autism Guessing Game
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We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.
In this episode:
Being an autism parent can feel like living inside a constant guessing game. In this episode, we share our personal story of navigating two tough months when our son was stuck in an aggressive, unpredictable funk — and how, after trying everything from sensory supports to medication tweaks and routine changes, he suddenly came out of it. The mystery? We still don’t know what worked. Now, just as his mood has lifted, we’re facing a new challenge — a major toileting regression. This honest conversation is for every autism mom or dad who’s ever felt like they’re doing endless trial and error, just hoping to find what helps. We talk about the emotional roller coaster of autism parenting, the pressure to “figure it out,” and why sometimes doing your best really is enough.
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