Beyond the Spectrum: Maria & Matthew (2/4) @StoriesForCaregivers

Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

Maria reflects on her journey as a caregiver for her son Matthew, from his autism diagnosis at a young age to navigating the challenges of adulthood. She shares how caregiving impacted her and, despite the struggles, Maria describes feeling "blessed" by the experience and highlights how Matthew’s poetry has given him a voice to express his perspective.

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Produced with the participation of TELUS Fund
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