# @theconnectedparentsite on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DOJQ4CLjipG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61883840-theconnectedparentsite-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-09-03T15:14:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Julie Walters | The Connected Parent (@theconnectedparentsite) — https://gondola.cc/theconnectedparentsite

## Caption

The last one really is the most important though... ⤵️

A diagnosis does not change who your child is...

But what it *does* change is how you can better understand them and get them the support they need.

Those early days are overwhelming, so save this for when you may need these reminders...

And if you're further along in your child's journey - what's one thing you wish you knew when your child was first diagnosed?👇

Share in the comments so no parent feels like they have to figure it out alone 🫶

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autism, disability, rarediseaseresources, disabilityparent, raremom, neurodiversityaffirming, raredisease, autistic, autismmom, disabilitymom, disabilityresources, autismresources, neurodivergent, specialneeds, medicalmom, parentingrare

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