Mom on the Spectrum

Hi, I’m Taylor. I'm a late-diagnosed autistic mom, creator, and educator learning how to live more gently while getting to know my neurodivergent brain.

I found out I was autistic at 31, and suddenly many of my repeated struggles made sense. That relief and clarity is something I wish I could give to anyone who has been wondering why life feels different for you.

This channel is where we work through shame, drop the mask, and connect with people who understand how overwhelming this process can be. Whether you’re late-diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or still exploring, you’re welcome here exactly as you are.

🎥 ⭐️ New videos premiere most Wednesdays at 2 PM CT.

If you’re wanting more of that feeling of being seen, my Connection Groups are a space for honest conversation and genuine support (links below).

I’m not a doctor, just a human sharing lived experience. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making medical decisions based on anything you see here.

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Mom on the Spectrum

Channel Update! 🩵

👉 MOTS is celebrating 5 years! If you missed our celebratory livestream, you can watch it here: youtube.com/live/cZX8OsiCTiE?si=Z6FcoXjVp-k_WjUg

👉 This week (Wed May 6) there will be no new video or mental health check-in. I lost my voice a week or so ago and am still catching up on content creation.

👉 In the meantime, I encourage you to check out some of my latest videos:

👾 Rushing For No Reason: https://youtu.be/6o8XRPVPmlk?si=Xn1ZX...

👾 Why Autism Shows Up Later In Life: https://youtu.be/_VFWsJ5XgRU?si=5viTN...

👾 And if you want to do your own mental health check-in, feel free to check out the growing backlog of check-ins here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBJFm...

👉 Next Wednesday, I'm excited to share a conversation with you between me and Dr. Anne Collins Duch, a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in complex nervous system regulation. She is going to share with us how nervous system regulation might look different for autistic bodies, and guide us through a short series of regulation practices that have truly brought a lot of calm to my life. More coming soon!

👉👉👉🎉 Lastly, all of my online courses are 15% off during the month of May! Use code: HBDMOTS at checkout: www.momonthespectrum.life/classes

Sending lots of love your way!

Taylor

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Mom on the Spectrum

Being misunderstood for years changes how someone sees themselves. Many autistic adults carry that experience with them. Follow for more autism education for friends & family.

youtube.com/watch?v=IO87V...

#autistic #autism #autismresources #latediagnosedautistic #latediagnosedautism #autismvocab #autismawareness #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #autismspectrum #masking #autisticmasking #lateidentifiedautistic #undiagnosedautism #highmaskingautistic

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Mom on the Spectrum

What you see is only a fraction of what is happening. Autism is often an internal experience that others do not recognize. Follow for more autism education for friends & family.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO87V...

#autistic #autism #autismresources #latediagnosedautistic #latediagnosedautism #autismvocab #autismawareness #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #autismspectrum #masking #autisticmasking #lateidentifiedautistic #undiagnosedautism #highmaskingautistic

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Mom on the Spectrum

I'd love for you to join me today, Monday May 4 at 1 PM CT for a celebratory LIVESTREAM because MOTS IS 5!!!! 🎉

👉 Livestream link: youtube.com/live/cZX8OsiCTiE?si=Bc0iIG9ASRJB9ZBr

Fun/comfy clothing encouraged.

Thank you for being here. 🩵 love ya

PS also lmk in the comments if you have questions you'd like me to answer during the livestream 🫶

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Mom on the Spectrum

Autism is often misunderstood because people expect a stereotype. Real experiences are much more complex than what most people were taught.
Follow for more autism education for friends & family.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO87V...

#autistic #autism #autismresources #latediagnosedautistic #latediagnosedautism #autismvocab #autismawareness #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #autismspectrum #masking #autisticmasking #lateidentifiedautistic #undiagnosedautism #highmaskingautistic

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Mom on the Spectrum

My life looks a lot different than it did before my autism diagnosis six years ago, and I couldn't be more grateful. This leg of my journey has felt like coming home to myself.
You can read more of my story in my recent feature on HealthyWomen's site here: www.healthywomen.org/real-women-real-stories/i-was…

#autism #latediagnosedautistic #audhd #mentalhealth