Archie And A Mother’s Autism Diagnosis Journey with Chelsea Bray

Описание: Archie And A Mother’s Autism Diagnosis Journey

What do you do when life doesn’t quite go as planned?

For Chelsea Bray, that came when her little man Archie got an autism diagnosis and right away, all of the future expectations she took for granted that he would have were in the air. In this conversation, Chelsea gets real about those first raw days after the diagnosis, what helped her move from grief into ‘mama bear mode,’ and how the whole thing gave rise to Adventures Down Autism Avenue.

You'll learn the honest milestones that led to Archie’s diagnosis, the daily struggles and victories that their family faces, and the inclusivity lessons that all parents, teachers, and leaders in the community need to hear.

By the end of it, you'll leave with new insight on autism, parenting, and what inclusivity really looks like in creating a world in which all kids belong.

What You’ll Learn:
🤝 How one mom turned her son’s autism diagnosis into a mission of hope
🤝 How a supportive “village” can be all the difference to families with special needs
🤝 What Archie’s story shows of the power of inclusivity in early life
🤝 How small acts of kindness can transform a child’s experience
🤝 What the autism spectrum can teach us about getting past labels
🤝 Why advocating for your child’s unique needs is so important
🤝 How the story of one family can teach a community to accept neurodiversity

Key Moments:
00:00 Intro
0:45 Chelsea’s Story As A Mom
2:30 Early Signs Of Autism
5:40 Receiving The Diagnosis
8:15 From Grief To Mama Bear Mode
16:50 Early Intervention And Services
19:40 Inclusion And Friendships In School
27:10 Writing Adventures Down Autism Avenue
45:50 School Support and Educational Strategies
55:30 Creating Awareness Through School Visits
01:03:20 Tips for Parents of Autistic Children
01:07:40 Hopes and Dreams for Archie's Future

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