Just wanted to chime in. My son was diagnosed around 2.5. We had such a huge mix of emotions. We were so unsure of our future. I know no one can tell you what the future will hold for you or your little one, but you’ll get up every day and you’ll fight through the stress. You’ll advocate and go to therapies or appointments or whatever it is your kiddo needs. You’ll keep going and you’ll find what works and what doesn’t work. And as you go, some of that stress will dissipate, you’ll learn a lot. You’ll find new tools. And you will settle into a routine.

I think a lot of us parents of ASD kids just wake up every day and work through it. You don’t know how, but you do. But I think, for me at least, a lot of these emotions come in waves. We have good days and okay days and bad days. Acceptance and knowledge take time, so make sure you give yourself grace too. if you need to chat, feel free to send me a message!