Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) takes incredible strength. You manage therapies, daily routines, and endless challenges, often feeling worn out while holding onto hope for better days.

Raising a child with autism means noticing how certain days bring extra challenges with energy, focus, or mood that regular therapies alone don't always smooth out.

Being a mom or dad to a child with autism, PANS, or PANDAS means carrying a heavy load of love mixed with worry.

When your child has PANS or PANDAS, the journey can bring moments of hope followed by lingering challenges.

As a parent, few things feel more alarming than watching your child change overnight after what seems like a simple sore throat or cold.

Imagine tucking your child into bed after a fun day at the park, only to wake up to a completely different child the next morning—one gripped by fears of shadows on the wall, unable to stop repeating phrases from a cartoon, or suddenly afraid to step on carpet patterns they once loved.

Your child grimaces at mealtime, clutching their stomach or straining on the toilet every day. These tummy troubles make Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions impossible—compliance drops from meltdowns before rewards even start.

You stare at the calendar marking another therapy session with minimal gains, wondering if today's blood test results or new probiotic bottle will ever deliver the peaceful family dinners you crave.

Finding the right doctor for your child with autism, PANS, or PANDAS can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially when you're in a small town or facing long waitlists.