Every day with my daughter Selena is a lesson in love, patience, and persistence. As a mom to a special needs child, I’ve learned to celebrate the smallest victories—a giggle, a new word, a moment of connection. But one battle that weighs heaviest on my heart is her struggle with food. For Selena, eating isn’t just a matter of sitting down to a meal. It’s a complex, often overwhelming challenge tied to textures, sensory sensitivities, and her unique needs. And for me, it’s a constant source of worry, frustration, and fear as I fight to ensure she gets the nutrition she needs to thrive. Selena has always been sensitive to textures.

Hello, and welcome back to my blog! I’m Danielle, mom to my incredible six-year-old, Selena, and her younger sister and baby brother. We’re a family finding our groove while raising a child with level 3 autism, and I’m here to share the real, beautiful, and sometimes messy moments of our days. If you’re navigating autism or just curious about our world, I’m so glad you’re here. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what daily life looks like for us—therapies, sibling love, and the little victories that light up our home.

Welcome to my blog—a space where I’m sharing our family’s journey with autism, one step at a time. I’m Danielle, mom to my incredible six-year-old daughter, Selena, and her younger sister and baby brother. I’m also an advocate for understanding and celebrating kids like Selena. Whether you’re a parent on a similar path or here to learn about autism, I’m so glad you’re with me.