Episode 3: Unveiling the Future: Challenges and Hopes for Adult Autistic Individuals - with mum Tess
Beyond the Spectrum - Conversations with Parents on Autism and BeyondShow Notes
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our new podcast series! This episode I chat with Tess; mum of an adult Autistic child who also faced major health challenges while growing up. Tess shares her experience and insights including what she would say to herself if she could go back 5 years, and what it's like bringing up an adult neurodivergent son as she ages and needs to think about her future and how it effects his future. What families go through with school-aged ASD children compared to adu...
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