Hey friends,

April is Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month—and while we’ve come a long way in building awareness, acceptance is where the real magic happens. This month is about more than just lighting it up blue. It’s about truly seeing our kids. Their strengths, their struggles, their uniqueness. It’s about making space for them in every room, classroom, and community.

As a special needs parent, coach, and proud autism mom, I know firsthand how overwhelming the world can feel when your child experiences it differently. But I also know the beauty that comes from honoring and embracing those differences.

This month, let’s lean into connection, understanding, and inclusion. Whether you're raising a child with autism, supporting a family member, or just looking to be more inclusive—there's a place for you in this conversation.

💙 What Autism Acceptance Looks Like

Acceptance starts with shifting our mindset. Instead of asking how to "fix" or "change" our kids, we start asking how we can support them, empower them, and honor who they already are. Here are a few ways to do that this month:

✔ Listen to Autistic Voices: Whether it’s adults sharing their lived experiences or nonverbal children communicating in unique ways, every voice matters. Inclusion begins with listening.

✔ Create Sensory-Friendly Spaces: Whether you're hosting a party, attending an event, or visiting a public place—consider the noise, lights, smells, and crowds.

✔ Advocate with Compassion: Speak up when you see barriers—at school, in the community, or online. Advocacy doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. Sometimes it starts with a quiet conversation that changes everything.

💛 Logan’s Journey: Celebrating Progress, Embracing the Process



If you’ve been following our story for a while, you know Logan is my why. Autism has always been a part of our journey—but it doesn’t define who he is. He defines it.

Right now, he’s thriving in his own way. He’s making more eye contact, initiating play, and expressing himself with so much more clarity—both with words and through gestures. He’s showing us more of who he is, and I’ll tell you… it’s incredible.

✨ He’s using his words to say “move please” when someone is in his way. (Can we talk about that self-advocacy?!)

✨ He’s taking more bites on his own—what we lovingly call Logan bites—and building more independence at mealtime.

✨ He’s learning how to walk on the sidewalk with an adult, gaining confidence with each step.

He still faces challenges—and we still have our hard days—but those moments don’t take away from the progress. They’re part of it.

💛 This is what real progress looks like.

💛 This is what radical acceptance looks like.

💛 This is what LOVE looks like.

🛠️ Tools & Resources for You

Supporting your child (or someone else’s) with autism doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Here are some tools I recommend this month:

📘 ABA Therapy Basics: Not every strategy works for every child, but understanding the core principles of behavior-based approaches can help you better support your child at home. Want a quick guide? Just reply and I’ll send it your way!

📖 My Coaching Practice: I’m working with parents just like you who are trying to navigate IEPs, therapies, meltdowns, and everything in between. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just need someone who “gets it”—you’re not alone. Let’s talk.

📌 Join My Special Needs Parenting Community: This group is packed with support, real talk, and people who genuinely understand the journey.

🌟 Community Spotlight: A Win Worth Celebrating

I recently coached a mama who came to me in tears over her son’s recent regression. She felt like everything she was doing wasn’t “enough.” Together, we built a plan, reframed expectations, and focused on celebrating connection over correction.

Last week? Her son independently used his AAC device to say, “I want mom.”

Cue the waterworks.

This is why I do what I do.

🌱 Take Care of You Too

Advocacy, acceptance, and parenting—it’s A LOT. And while we’re pouring ourselves into making things better for our kids, we can’t forget to pour back into ourselves.



So here’s your gentle reminder this month:

✔ Rest is productive.

✔ You’re allowed to say no.

✔ You’re doing better than you think.

Let’s take care of ourselves as fiercely as we care for our kids.

Thanks for being here, for showing up, and for making space for conversations that matter. Let’s keep learning, growing, and showing the world what acceptance really looks like.

With you every step,

Jennifer Hendricks-Fogg

Certified Special Needs Life Quality Coach

Founder, Logan Strong Foundation

💛 Helping you navigate and advocate.

Taking that first step can be daunting, but it’s also the most crucial. I invite you to join me for a complimentary 30-minute connection call. This session is your opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and see how targeted support can positively impact your family's journey. To schedule your session, please contact me today!

Your journey is unique, and connecting with others who understand can make all the difference. Follow us and join our Facebook group, 'Special Needs Parenting Community,' to connect with a supportive network that shares your experiences. Also, keep an eye out for our upcoming courses and additional services designed to support and empower special needs families.

Together, let's embrace the challenges and triumphs of special needs parenting with confidence and support. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

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