I remember blaming myself; I thought it was my fault. I wish I knew what triggered it. Still, often, as a mom, I blame myself. I didn’t take my vitamins every day … maybe it was the medications I was on before I got pregnant.

Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton on Blaming Herself After Finding Out Son Diesel Was Diagnosed as Having Autism

March 21, 2015

Source: OK Magazine, 2011

A lot of people say video games can be bad for kids, but I disagree. I think it’s the best thing for an autistic kid. Their dexterity muscles to get sharpened. It helps their occupational therapy.

Having an autistic son helps you have more empathy for others.

Autistic children are extremely bright if you can connect to them and bring them into our world. Socially it’s really hard for them, but it can happen.

Tisha Campbell-Martin

I try to tell most parents ‘don’t dismiss the signs.’ It’s OK. When you find out early, you can get them all the help they need.

This has been one of the hardest things that I’ve ever encountered in my life, but it’s almost like my whole life I’ve been preparing for this.

Tisha Campbell-Martin