Welcome to Episode 264 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t being told the full truth… this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Krista Petraco Bourne, a speech-language pathologist, mom, and fierce advocate who’s walked a difficult—but empowering—path with her son, Joey.

She shares the heart-wrenching story of Joey’s regression, misdiagnosis, and medical trauma—and how her silence kept them both stuck for far too long.

But everything changed when she trusted her instincts, broke through institutional misinformation, and embraced a new, hopeful path.

This conversation is about courage, discernment, and how to reclaim your power as a parent.

The secret this week is…

Don’t Be MISLED

You’ll Discover:

• Krista’s Story of Regression (2:26)
• The Approach That Gave Krista’s Son His Voice (17:59)
• Why Aggression is Often Misunderstood And Preventable (21:38)
• How Autism Health Provides Resources and Scholarships (33:06)

About Our Guest:

Krista Petraco Bourne is a licensed speech-language pathologist and the mother of a non-speaking adult son with severe autism and autoimmune challenges linked to vaccine injury. With over 30 years in the field, Krista’s personal experience led her to question mainstream narratives and seek out innovative approaches to communication, including becoming a practitioner-in-training for Spelling to Communicate. She’s a board member at Autism Health, working to connect families with groundbreaking biomedical and therapeutic resources. Her website, hopehealinghealth.com, offers advocacy, guidance, and hope to parents navigating complex journeys.

References In This Episode:

• autismhealth.com

Additional Resources:

• To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com
• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?

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