As I was reading Motherness, I kept thinking about another book that used to be a recommended read, Let Me Hear Your Voice. It was one of the first books I read in undergrad that offered a deeply personal, unfiltered look at the early years of parenting a child with autism. For its time, it gave voice to the intensity, fear, and devotion parents were living with, in a way that clinical textbooks simply didn’t.

At elemenoe, we sit with families at every stage of their journey. Some come to us with a diagnosis in hand, ready to build their child's support team. Others come with something quieter but just as powerful: a feeling, a question, a wondering that won't go away.

"I think something might be different.""Should I be concerned?""What if I'm overreacting… but what if I'm not?"

If you're reading this, you might be in that space right now. And we want you to know: your instincts matter. The fact that you're here, asking questions and seeking information, already shows how deeply you care about your child's well-being.

If you’re a parent of an autistic child, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk lately about Gestalt Language Processing, or GLP for short. Maybe one professional told you your child is a “Gestalt Language Processor” or a “GLPer,” while another said there’s not enough research to support that idea. Suddenly, it feels like you’re stuck in the middle, trying to make sense of the science while your child just needs support to communicate.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference — a natural variation in how people experience, think, and communicate. Your child is the same incredible person they were before the diagnosis. The purpose of this guide is to help you navigate Ontario’s supports, funding, and services while centering your child’s individuality, strengths, and well-being.

This guide is neuro-affirming, practical, and written for parents who want to understand what comes next without feeling overwhelmed.