“I Knew My Baby Was Autistic at 5 Months”

When Charlotte’s baby was just five months old, she had a feeling something was different - a feeling doctors initially dismissed. Months later, her son was diagnosed with autism and global developmental delay, beginning a parenting journey she never expected.In this deeply honest conversation, Charlotte shares what it’s really like raising autistic, non-speaking children, the grief and uncertainty that can come with diagnosis, and the invisible emotional load many parents carry.She talks about pushing for answers when she wasn’t believed, the loneliness that followed the diagnosis, the reality of parenting children with complex needs, and how motherhood can reshape your identity in ways no one prepares you for.This episode explores:• Early signs of autism in babies• What it’s like raising non-speaking autistic children• The grief parents rarely talk about after a diagnosis• Parenting multiple children with very different needs• Anxiety, burnout, and the invisible load of motherhoodAn incredibly raw and powerful story about intuition, resilience, and what it truly means to advocate for your child.