Share some Autism Warrior Mom Horror Stories.

One horror story could be a mom constantly facing judgment from others. People might not understand her child's autism - related behaviors and blame her for not 'controlling' the child. For example, in public places like stores, when the child has a meltdown due to sensory overload, strangers stare and make unkind remarks.

One horror story could be dealing with the lack of understanding from schools. For example, an Autism Warrior Mom might face a school that refuses to provide the necessary accommodations for her autistic child. They might not understand the importance of a sensory - friendly environment or individualized education plans, leaving the child to struggle in a mainstream setting without proper support.

One horror story could be when the mom tries to get proper educational support for her autistic child. She might face a lot of bureaucracy and resistance from the school system. For example, the school may not want to provide the necessary individualized education plan (IEP) or may try to cut corners on services. It's a nightmare for the mom as she has to fight tooth and nail just to ensure her child gets the basic education they deserve.

Many moms face the horror of having no support network. Their families may not understand the needs of the autistic child, leaving the mom to do everything on her own, from taking care of daily needs to handling all the medical and therapy appointments.

The difficulty in finding inclusive social activities is also a horror story for many moms. They want their autistic children to have a normal social life, but most community events or playgroups are not adapted for children with autism. So the mom has to constantly search for suitable places and activities, often feeling isolated in the process.

Sure. In public places, an Autism Warrior Mom may face stares and unkind comments when her child has a meltdown. People don't realize that the child can't control it due to their autism. It can be really humiliating for the mom.

One horror story could be dealing with the lack of understanding from society. My son with autism was once having a meltdown in a public place and instead of getting support, people just stared and made unkind comments. It was really disheartening as a mom.

A common horror story is social isolation. Moms often find that their social lives are severely restricted. Their friends may not understand why they can't just leave their autistic child with a sitter and go out. So, they end up feeling alone. Also, financial stress is huge. Therapies for autism can be very expensive and insurance may not cover everything. So, moms have to constantly worry about how to afford the best care for their kids.

One horror story could be when an autistic child in a public place has a meltdown and people around just stare or make unkind remarks instead of trying to understand. It's terrifying for the child and the parents feel helpless.

There was a mom whose child got lost in a big shopping mall. She had been looking at some clothes and suddenly realized her little one was gone. She ran around the mall, shouting the child's name, her heart pounding. She finally found the child in a toy store, but the few minutes of not knowing where the child was were pure horror for her.