In this episode a mum shares her family's journey through autism assessment, diagnosis and the transition from mainstream school to a small ASD unit for her nine-year-old son, J. She describes early development, challenges like toileting, co-sleeping, and the emotional impact of change. She explains the diagnostic process, the support from her tiny rural school, and the importance of an education health care plan, and invites other parents to share coping strategies for meltdowns and settling into new routines.