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Until He Can Speak for Himself: A Mother’s Advocacy Journey

• Dr. Kristi N. Love • Season 1 • Episode 6

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When Taylor Christina Terry sat in my 10th-grade classroom, neither of us could have imagined the journey ahead.

Now a wife and mother, Taylor is raising her oldest son, Clayton, who has autism. In this powerful and honest conversation, she shares how becoming a special needs mom completely transformed her perspective, not just as a parent, but as a former educator.

Taylor opens up about:

  • The early signs and diagnosis process
  • Navigating therapies and support through The Riley Center
  • What it feels like when professionals dismiss a mother’s concerns
  • The emotional toll of having to fight for your child
  • How faith has anchored her through uncertainty
  • Practical advocacy tips for families walking a similar path

She also reflects on something many of us are brave enough to admit: how easy it is to judge what we don’t understand, until it becomes your story.

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