Autism Diagnosis to Teenage Years: What the Journey Really Looks Like ​

Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support · Apr 1, 2026 · 33m

Hey everyone,

This week, I am joined by Simon and Rima for a deeply personal and heartfelt conversation about raising their son Jayden following his autism diagnosis.

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Jayden was one of my very first clients. I met him when he was just two years old, and from the very beginning, he taught me the power of connection, following a child’s interests, and truly meeting them where they are.

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Now 16, his impact reaches far beyond those early years.

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Simon and Rima open up about the reality so many parents face after a diagnosis… the emotions, the uncertainty, and the challenge of sharing that…