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Welcome back to the Autism Family Resource Podcast! In this episode, we spoke with Kari Baker—a local podcaster, author, and an inspiring mom who is navigating life alongside her 13-year-old son, who has both autism and ADHD. Kari shares her journey through powerful stories, lessons, and insights on finding kindness in the everyday moments of parenting and how she has grown through her experiences.

Guest:

Kari Baker's path took a transformative turn with the birth of her son, Brady, and his autism diagnosis at age three. Driven by a new perspective on success and purpose, Kari shares her family's journey and founded KIND Families, a resource supporting Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences. She is the author of Finding Kind: Discovering Hope and Purpose while Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences.

Website: https://kariabaker.com/

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn

Key Takeaways:

• Grieving the loss of an imagined ideal life is natural, yet there's a greater reality: your child is perfect just as they are.
• Your child's challenges are also what make them wonderfully unique—these qualities are gifts to be appreciated.
• Building connections with others on a similar journey is essentia—community matters.
• Your child has a bright future, and early intervention will greatly benefit them, you, and your relationship in the long run.

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