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EPISODE 7: Tiffany Tripp
A mother raising awareness about autism
❤️🩹 After the diagnosis of severe autism, Tiffany and her husband faced grief and acceptance. With love and patience, they learned to communicate and support their son, Gunner.
💪🏻 Tiffany founded “Life with Severe Autism” to raise awareness and connect with other parents, showing that even those with profound autism have much to offer.
✨ She leaves a powerful message for parents of children on the spectrum: “Let’s stop focusing on what they can’t do. Let’s appreciate the many things they CAN do!”
🔗 Tiffany tells us how it was to accept the diagnosis, the therapies that Gunner had to go through, and how she, as a mother, was able to enter her son’s world. If you are a parent, this story will touch your heart.
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