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Podcast: Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Episode: Why Progress Can Look Uneven in Autism Recovery and Why That’s Normal [Podcast Episode #239]
Description: If you’re walking the autism recovery journey with your child, you’ve probably experienced moments that feel confusing—or even discouraging.
Just when things seem to be improving, a behavior resurfaces.
A new challenge shows up.
Sleep shifts. Digestion changes. Emotions run higher.
And the question creeps in:
“Are we doing something wrong?”
I want to gently reassure you today:
Uneven progress is not only common—it’s often a sign that healing is happening.
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