Hello fellow parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Welcome to a place where we can talk openly and honestly about what it’s like to parent our children. If you’re like me, you could use a place like this.

Families, like their members, change over time, and neurodiverse families like yours and mine are no different.

I grew up with my brother, Mikey, who has Down syndrome. We’re close in age, and his care has always been a part of my life, but as our parents got older, my role shifted from sibling to a primary caretaker. When my father passed away in October of 2021, Mikey came to live with me for the next few months. My role changed from playful sibling to supportive caregiver in real time.