Alongside Autism

Alongside Autism Welcome to Alongside Autism! Here, we’re all about giving you a much-deserved break from your daily life.

Join us for Moms Night Out and connect with others who truly understand! Because you’re not alone – let’s celebrate motherhood together! 🎉🥳

10/10/2026

I don’t run because I’m the fastest or because I love every mile. I run because I want to be strong physically and mentally for whatever life might ask of me

10/09/2026

I still worry. I still get overwhelmed. I still have days when I wish things were easier for my son. But I have a much clearer understanding of what actually deserves my attention.

At the end of the day, so much of what we spend our lives worrying about won’t matter nearly as much as we think it will.

09/17/2026

People see the mom I am today, but they don’t see what it took to become her.

The tears. The meltdowns. The sleepless nights. The praying. The defeat. The mistakes. The constant questioning of whether I was doing enough.

I didn’t become this mom overnight. It took a lot of struggle, a lot of learning, and a lot of getting back up when I felt defeated.

And the truth is, I’m still becoming her. I still question myself. I still have so much to learn.

So, to the mom who’s still figuring it out, be patient with yourself 🤍

UPDATE: EVENT IS FULL Do not be discouraged we are hoping to plan more events in the future. 🐴🌾 Our next Alongside Kids...
05/25/2026

UPDATE: EVENT IS FULL
Do not be discouraged we are hoping to plan more events in the future.

🐴🌾 Our next Alongside Kids event is here!

We’re so excited to invite our special needs families to a FREE Local Farm Day 💛

We’ll have:
✨ Petting zoo
🫧 Bubble station
🎉 Foam machine
🏰 Bounce house

Huge thank you to and for contributing to our upcoming Local Farm Day and helping us create something really special for our families 🐴🎉✨

To help keep this experience comfortable and sensory-considerate for everyone, we’ll be doing 2 staggered time slots with limited spots available.

PLEASE only sign up if you’re sure you can attend, as every spot matters to another family 💛

📍 Exact location details will be sent directly to registered families.

We can’t wait for this one 🥹🤍

DM to sign up

05/21/2026

They say this song describes what it feels like to parent a special needs child… and I understand why. 🤍

Not because our children are something to be “saved” from. Not because who they are is something broken.

But because if you’re a parent to a child with extra needs, you know the feeling of wanting to protect them from every hard thing this world can bring.

The appointments.
The uncertainty.
The advocacy.
The misunderstood moments.
The nights you wish you could take their frustration, fear, discomfort, or struggles and carry it yourself instead.

To love your child so deeply that you’d walk into every hard moment with them without hesitation… that’s the part that hits.

To the parents who understand this feeling, I see you. 🤍

Autism moms, what did I miss? 😭😂 Because I know there are at least 12 more sequels… 🎬💀
05/12/2026

Autism moms, what did I miss? 😭😂 Because I know there are at least 12 more sequels… 🎬💀

We had to do it again 😭🎲🍰Our last Bunco night was so much fun we’re excited to bring it back!! The laughs, the desserts,...
05/06/2026

We had to do it again 😭🎲🍰Our last Bunco night was so much fun we’re excited to bring it back!!

The laughs, the desserts, the chaos, and moms finally getting a night to just breathe a little… it ended up being one of our favorite nights yet. 🤍

So we’re bringing it back with Dice & Dessert: Bunco Night — a special needs moms night filled with desserts, prizes, coffee, connection, and a little healthy competition 😌

No pressure. No expectations.
Just a room full of moms who get it.

📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 3825 Riverlakes Dr
💵 $12 per person

🎟️ Tickets available at alongsideautism.org

Come ready to laugh way too hard and leave with your cheeks hurting 😂

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