Finding Out My Son Has Autism with Natalie Nogales

Natalie is a 29 year old mom of 3. She's a working mom and her oldest son has autism. She was a first time mom and her son developed completely normal. He hit all his milestones and was talking but when he turned 18 months, everything changed. In this episode, Natalie talks about her journey as a mom with a child diagnosed with autism. She discusses the blessings and the challenges, and how she learned to advocate for herself as a mother and her son. Discussed in this episode:How old her son was when she first started to notice the signs of autismThe signs of autismWhat she knew about autism prior to his diagnosisHow Natalie felt throughout this journeyThe kind of support Natalie sought outHow her family reactedWhat care looks like for a child with autismConnect with Natalie: @natalienogalesAccording to the CDC, autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the United States. April is World Autism Month. Learn more at autismspeaks.orgSupport the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newmamaspodcast on InstagramRead Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.comSupport the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)