15. Autism and Always Advocating for Your Children with Melissa Hammerle

Have you ever had a gut feeling that something was concerning about your child’s development, behavior, or health? This is what Melissa Hammerle experienced when she knew something was going on with her son and suspected he had autism. Melissa is on the podcast to share her story of all the heartbreaking challenges her family went through to get an official diagnosis for her son, Parker. She reminds us how important it is to fight for your children and continue to ask questions, even when you feel like no one is in your corner.    Melissa is the ultimate queen of chaos. As an army wife and a momma to four,  life is anything but boring. She is a former teacher and postpartum depression survivor. She currently spends her days playing chauffeur and advocating for women to love themselves in all their stages and serve as a reminder that it’s ok that life is completely messy.   In this episode we discuss: -Misconceptions about autism -Resources for parents who are trying to get their child an official diagnosis -Early signs that intervention is needed -What research says about the cause of autism -How we can best support family and friends who have a child with autism   Resources: -Learn more about early intervention here   Connect with Melissa: -melissainchaos.com -Instagram: @melissainchaos   Connect with me on Instagram @motherhoodmeetsmedicine. For full show notes, head to lynzyandco.com/motherhood-meets-medicine-the-podcast/   Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine.   Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices