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We help moms raising autistic children navigate and normalize a parenting journey they weren't prepared for so they feel better, find happiness and joy, and stop wishing, hoping, and dreaming for a different life.

10/15/2026

You can live in the same house, raise the same child, and still miss each other. When you’re parenting autistic children, so many conversations become logistical. 🙄
“Did you call them back?”
“Who’s picking up who?”
“Did the medication get refilled?”
“What did the school say?”
“Can you take over? I need a minute.”

You both might talk all day. But sometimes you realize you haven’t really talked to EACH OTHER in a while.

Then someone says, “You two just need a date night.”

Okay. Do you happen to know someone we trust who understands our children’s needs, is available when we need them, and won’t call us to come home before the food arrives? 😅

Time together can take planning, money, support, and energy you’re already running short on.

And when you finally get it, sometimes you’re so used to being on alert that it takes a little while to settle into being out.

I love this picture because it makes me think about the people in a family who don’t always make it into the photos together.

The two adults behind the schedules, the decisions, and the daily responsibilities. The people who still need a chance to laugh together. Finish a story. Ask a question that has nothing to do with an appointment or autism.

Maybe right now that happens over coffee before your children wake up. Maybe it’s takeout at the kitchen table or sitting together after another really long day.😅

Those moments count. And it’s okay to wish you had more of them.☺️ If you’re missing your person even though they’re right there beside you, that feeling deserves attention.

You can love the family you’ve built together and still miss having more time to be a couple. ❤️

10/12/2026

Good Monday morning from Jordan… whose shirt apparently came with a disclaimer. 😂
That’s why I’m happier than you.
Well, okay then, sir. 🤣☕️

We’re starting another week at the WhiteHouse in GA, and apparently Jordan has a plan. Meanwhile I’m over here figuring out what day it is and what needs to happen first.

If your Monday already includes repeating yourself, hunting for something that was RIGHT THERE, or answering a question before your brain is fully awake… you’re in good company. 😅

Here’s to finding something to laugh about between all the things you have to do today. Sometimes that laugh is what gets us to the next thing.

What’s the Monday mood at your house 🤔
ready to go, moving slowly, or please don’t ask me anything yet? 😂👇

Here’s to a new week friends! 🙌

10/09/2026

There’s something different about getting older… and still being in the thick of autism parenting. Whether your child is 7, 10, 16, or 30, you may already know this feeling.

Different ages. Different challenges. And somewhere along the way, you realize you’re getting older, too. 🤷‍♀️

You notice it when people your age talk about how much more freedom they have now.
How they make last-minute plans.
How their weekends belong to them again.
How to be empty nesters.

And you’re still figuring out who can stay with your child if you need or WANT to be somewhere.
Still making appointments, managing medications, and thinking through details other people don’t even have to consider.

Your child is getting older. So are you.
But getting older hasn’t meant stepping out of the daily responsibilities the way you once imagined it would.

And when I look back, I don’t just see how much he’s grown. I see how much I’ve grown, too.

Together, we’ve kept figuring out this life. 💙

Not all at once. And certainly not without many days when I thought, “I don’t know how I’m going to do this.”

And yes, we’ve made progress.
There is so much I love about our life.
There is also a lot that still depends on me.

And honestly? There’s a part of me that believes these routines and still being responsible for so much beyond myself every day are keeping me young.

I often say it gives me purpose.

Having somewhere to be. A reason to keep moving, stay involved, and try something new.
Someone counting on me.

I can appreciate what this life gives me and still acknowledge what it asks of me.

Some days, what catches me off guard is my own age.
The energy I used to have.
The appointments I now need for myself.
The realization that I’m thinking about his future while also trying to figure out what it asks of me.

And sometimes I wish I could make a plan without first working out six other things. I love being his mom. I’d just like fewer logistics sometimes 😂

You can enjoy the life you have and still miss some of the freedom you thought would come by now.

10/08/2026

Your autistic child is still disappointed. That doesn’t mean your support isn’t helping. 💛

The outing gets canceled. Their favorite food isn’t available. The plan they’ve been looking forward to changes.

You offer another option, but they keep saying, “I wanted to do THAT.” And you’re wondering what else you can possibly do.

Here’s something I want you to hear, Mama, you don’t have to make the disappointment disappear to help your child through it.
Maybe they ask for a break. Accept your help. Eventually join you for lunch while still wishing the original plan had happened.

Those things count, too.

In Episode 278 of the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast, we’re talking about **When Plans Change: Helping Your Autistic Children Handle Disappointment.**

I’m sharing real experiences with Jordan, language you can use, and ways to help your child find a next step—even when you can’t fix what happened.

🎧 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟳𝟴 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲.

New here? I’m Shannon—a coach, mentor, and mom to my 30-year-old autistic son, Jordan, and my daughter, Maddie. Follow along and subscribe to the podcast for practical conversations about your autism parenting journey.

10/07/2026

Some days, it isn't ONE thing that feels hard. It's more like EVERYTHING feels hard. And when you're standing right in the middle of one of those days, the last thing you need is another long list of things you should be doing.

Sometimes you just need help quieting all that noise. I created a simple, one-page 5-Minute Autism Mom Reset for exactly those days.

Just five minutes to help you slow everything down and figure out what needs your attention right now. It's completely FREE, and Mama, you don't have to figure out everything today ❤️
👉 Click the link to GET YOUR 5-MINUTE AUTISM MOM RESET https://www.notyouraverageautismmom.com/pl/2148825216

10/07/2026

Your autistic child’s friendships might not look like the friendships you pictured. Maybe they don’t ask for playdates. Maybe they spend time beside another child without saying much.

Maybe they have someone they look forward to seeing, but you’re still wondering, “Does that count as a friend?”

When we’re looking for connection to happen a certain way, we can miss the connection that’s already there.

And sometimes our child really does want more connection and needs support finding it.

In 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟳𝟳 of the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast, we’re talking about Autism & Friendship—and recognizing connection without typical rules.

If friendships have been on your mind, this is a good place to start. 💛

Already listened? Share it with a mom who has been wondering about her child’s friendships.

🎧 Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vZmIOOxfrRcTRS035oxob?si=Fe4yXRMcQ7e4q5kUMl_uWQ

10/07/2026

What if “I can’t” doesn’t mean your child *can’t*… and it doesn’t mean they’re refusing just to be difficult?

Sometimes it means:
“I’m afraid I’ll get it wrong.”
“I can’t do it while everyone is watching.”
“I don’t know how to begin.”
“I can do it at home, but I can’t access that skill here.”

Performance anxiety doesn’t always look like anxiety. In autistic children, teens and adults, it can look like arguing, avoiding, shutting down, acting silly, rushing through the task or refusing to try at all.

And when we mistake fear for defiance, we often add more pressure to the exact moment our child is already struggling.

In Episode 276, **When Your Child Is Afraid to Get It Wrong: Understanding Performance Anxiety**, I’m helping you look beyond the refusal, understand what may be making the task feel impossible and support your child without removing every expectation.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻, 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗶𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀.

10/06/2026

My autistic son is 30. He’s never had a best friend, a sleepover, or weekend plans with friends. And yes, I’ve felt sad about that.

I’ve wondered if he was missing out. If I should have done more. If I was accepting too little for him. 😞

But Jordan enjoys his day program. He knows the people there. He likes his routines. And he has never told me he feels lonely or wishes he had a best friend.

I’ve had to learn to ask: Is he unhappy or am I sad because his life looks different from what I imagined?

Some autistic children DO desperately want friends. They want someone to sit with, someone to invite over, someone who chooses them back. When they tell us they’re lonely, we need to listen.

And when our children enjoy connection differently than we do, we need to listen to that, too. 💙

In episode 277, 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆—o𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲?, I’m talking about both experiences and the feelings they bring up for us as moms.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vZmIOOxfrRcTRS035oxob?si=Fe4yXRMcQ7e4q5kUMl_uWQ

10/06/2026

I MAY BE WRONG, BUT I DOUBT IT 😂
Jordan’s Tuesday thought of the day, brought to you by another t-shirt that couldn’t be more accurate! 💯

Today is LIBRARY DAY 📚 aka his favorite day. And if you’re wondering whether we really need MORE books… please refer back to the shirt. 🤣

If you’re new here, this is my son Jordan. He’s 30, autistic, loves books, and has quite the collection of shirts that do the talking before he even says a word!

I’m Shannon, his mom and the founder of Not Your Average Autism Mom. Around here, we share REAL life raising autistic children. The challenges, the progress, and the everyday moments that make us laugh and sometimes cry.

Sometimes that looks like a big milestone. Today, it looks like a Tuesday we hope will be a good day!

Follow us for a little company on your own autism parenting journey. There’s room for you here! 💙

10/03/2026

Inclusion isn’t the goal.💙 There’s a huge difference between invited into a room and actually being welcomed, understood, and valued once you’re inside.

For so many of our autistic kids, "inclusion" just looks like sitting in the back of a classroom or standing on the sidelines of a group, present, but still completely isolated. ☹️

We don't just want our kids in the room. We want them to feel like they belong there.

In Episode 215 of the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast, I dive deep into this distinction, why it matters so much for our kids' well-being, and how we shift our perspective as parents.

🎧 Listen to Episode 215 wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on Spotify and YouTube!

How do you see the difference between inclusion and belonging in your child's life? Let’s talk about it in the comments below. 👇

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