"Finding Hope in the Desert: Navigating a New Autism Diagnosis with Amber Arrington"

In this heartfelt episode of I Was Born to Do This, host Kara Brinton is joined by Amber Arrington, author of Not Atypical Motherhood: A Guide for Navigating a Child’s New Autism Diagnosis. Amber shares her personal journey as a mother of six, including three children with autism, and the unexpected path that led her to write a book she never planned. Amber offers an inspiring message of hope to parents grappling with a new autism diagnosis. She emphasizes that while the initial shock can feel overwhelming—like walking barefoot on broken glass—there is support, guidance, and community just over the hill. Amber highlights the importance of pacing oneself, trusting intuition, and recognizing that autism isn’t an emergency, but rather a unique journey that doesn’t mean the end of dreams for their child. Amber also shares details about the Infinity Mom Club, a community she created to offer support, resources, and expert guidance for parents navigating autism. Tune in for insights on embracing a hopeful mindset, shifting perspectives, and finding strength when the path feels uncertain. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Amber shifted from a place of grief to hope after her children’s diagnoses The biggest misconceptions about autism and what parents really need to know The power of community, connection, and resources in the autism journey Amber’s message of resilience for parents who feel overwhelmed and alone Resources Mentioned: Amber's Book: Not Atypical Motherhood: A Guide for Navigating a Child’s New Autism Diagnosis Buy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/j57KEBx Visit Amber’s website: autismsavvy.com Connect with Amber on Instagram & TikTok: @autismsavvy Learn more about the Infinity Mom Club and other offers: https://autismsavvy.mykajabi.com/hi-infinity-mom?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabBRDfJNibnbDHQ09nz1ddwJZkdGLE57Q7Z1531G4UeVll7hCLYW-1vyf0_aem_yNxygyKw4EINjDuEUCPCxg Takeaway Message: Parenting comes with risks, but the greatest risk of all is trying to walk this path alone. There is hope beyond the diagnosis—find your community and let it be your guide. Buy The Mosai Message Book Here: https://a.co/d/gSeKgxd If you are ready to step into being an author... then head over to www.joapublishing.com to apply.