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In Episode 16, we sit down with Fawzieh Kahook, a mother of two beautiful boys. Fawzieh walks us through the first time she began noticing things about her younger son that set him from apart from his older brother. These little red flags set alarms off in her head, but seemed minimal to family and friends when she expressed her concerns. The toys he liked, not answering to his name and the way he avoided eye contact were all warning signs. Fawzieh explains why she decided to finally listen to her own gut instincts and get her son in front of a doctor. She walks us through the emotional rollercoaster of receiving the diagnosis and how she felt when she found out the news. Explaining to others, especially in our community, of her son's condition was not easy. Nonetheless, Fawzieh decided to learn all there is to know about his diagnosis and how she became a resource for other parents dealing with a similar situation. Enjoy and remember to follow us on Instagram: @unsweetenedandunfiltered