Hello!

I am mother to Oranguette, a young teen girl diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Our family has been on a long and winding journey, sometimes fulfilling and sometimes excruciatingly difficult, to understand and support Oranguette.  Our experiences have also provided me an opportunity to more deeply understand my own neurodiversity.

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Although she is the central character, this blog is not meant to tell Oranguette's story per se, which is hers to tell or not as she chooses.  Rather, I wish to record and share my own learnings and thoughts.  When I do recount her experiences, they will necessarily be described from my perspective as a parent and outsider, and may not match her own truth.  It is a fine line.  I will guard her privacy as much as possible.

I also hope to add my voice to the growing neurodiverse-affirming movement, not as any sort of expert, but simply by sharing my lived experience.  Ultimately, I really just want to muse on the whys, wherefores, and what-could-bes.