Autism Behind Closed Doors

<p>We sit down with autism advocate and nonprofit founder LaShawn Toney to hear the raw reality of raising a nonverbal autistic teen while navigating a dual diagnosis and constant caregiving. We talk about building Jorgia’s Impact so families feel seen, get real support, and stop carrying the hardest parts alone. <br>• Jorgia’s Impact and why it is named after Jorgia <br>• Autism-friendly events that make families feel safe <br>• Feed a Family and respite support to reduce caregiver stress <br>• What autism is, how the spectrum varies, and what nonverbal can look like <br>• AAC devices and how technology helps communication <br>• The unseen toll on parents, marriages, and autism siblings <br>• Hospital challenges, cystic fibrosis realities, and long stays <br>• Loneliness, burnout, and learning to direct anger at autism not the child <br>• Bullying, disability awareness, and children’s books that teach empathy <br>• School support wins plus gaps in training and safety <br>• Why bus driver training and classroom accountability matter <br></p><p>Please give them follow and subscribe to the channel on YouTube at Jorgia&#39;s Journey. Instagram and Facebook @Lashawn.Toney and TikTok @Jorgiajourney. <br></p><p>Follow us @ brokeboyz_ff on Instagram and TikTok<br>Intro Music by Rockstar Turtle- Broke Boyz (999)<br>Christmas Intro Song by Nico</p>