Walking the journey of motherhood can sometimes feel like you're on a winding path with unseen turns ahead. When you're a mom to a child with autism, that path might seem a little more daunting. But remember, it's not just about the destination but the precious moments picked up along the journey. It's about the little victories, the milestones, and the life lessons. To inspire, provide hope, and shed light on the power and beauty of this journey, I have gathered an array of heartfelt "autism quotes for moms" that resonates with the unwavering strength, courage, and devotion that define you.
Autism Quotes For Moms (2024)
On this rollercoaster ride of laughter, tears, setbacks, and triumphs that you are on, it's helpful to have reminders that you are not alone. Many have walked this path ahead of you, trying to comprehend the unique world of autism, and sharing their wisdom. Let's delve into the collection of empowering and inspiring autism quotes for moms.
"Autism is not a disability, it's a different ability." - Stuart Duncan
"Kids with autism are like snowflakes, each one is unique." - Unknown
"A child with autism is not ignoring you. They are waiting for you to enter their world." - Unknown
"Autism is like a rainbow. It has a bright side and a darker side. But every shade is beautiful." - Amanda Friedman
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." - Unknown
"Autism can't define me. I define autism." - Kerry Magro
"My ability is stronger than my disability." - Unknown
"If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart." - Autism Mom
"Not every disability is visible." - Unknown
"Autism, seeing the world from a different angle."- Unknown
"Autism is not a processing error. It's a different operating system." - Unknown
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" - Dr. Seuss
"Behind every autism warrior, there's an even stronger autism mom who refuses to give up." - Unknown
"Autism doesn't come with a manual. It comes with a parent who never gives up." - Adel Ruskin
"On the other side of the spectrum, the grass is greener." -Unknown
"A child with autism is not ignoring you, they are simply overcoming obstacles." - Unknown
"Autism is not something that happens to you. It's something that enriches you." - Unknown
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain." - Vivian Greene
"The world needs different kinds of minds to work together." - Dr. Temple Grandin
"Don’t feel sorry for me because I am different, feel sorry for yourself because you are all the same." -Unknown
"Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before you were here an hour, I would die for you. This is the miracle of love." - Maureen Hawkins
"Who needs to be ‘normal’ when you can be amazing?" - Unknown
"The challenges of autism are hard, but the joys are immeasurable." -Unknown
"We don’t grow when things are easy, we grow when we face challenges." - Unknown
"I have embraced and learned to find beauty in the disorder of my chaos." - Unknown
"While autism may have started as a diagnostic label, it’s become a part of our identity." - Unknown
"The problem with being ‘normal’ is it takes us far from anything extraordinary." - Unknown
"I see people with Asperger's syndrome as a bright thread in the rich tapestry of life." - Tony Attwood
"Parents of children with autism are warriors and angels, wrapped in one." - Unknown
"Having autism doesn't mean we're broken. It means we see the world differently." - Unknown
"The most interesting people you'll find are ones that don't fit into your average cardboard box. They'll make what they need, they'll make their own boxes."- Dr. Temple Grandin
"There is a place for autism in our world, a valuable, worthy, important place. We need to see the worth in all children." - Unknown
"There’s a person in there. Please address the person, not the autism." - Unknown
" For every minute that passes we never get back, so cherish and love your children while there is still time." - Unknown
"Autistic today. Genius tomorrow." - Unknown
"Autism is not a tragedy. Ignorance is the tragedy." - Unknown
"Your child with autism has unlimited potential, just like everyone else." - Dr. Temple Grandin
"Every child is a story yet to be told." - Unknown
"It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of the village." - Coach Elaine Hall
"Autism: where the "random" act of kindness every day is not so random." - Stuart Duncan
"I wouldn't change you for the world, but I would change the world for you." - Unknown
"Who do you think made the first stone spears? The Asperger guy. If you were to get rid of all the autism genetics, there would be no more Silicon Valley." - Dr. Temple Grandin
"I have autism. It is not a disorder or a disease. Ignorance is a disorder AND a disease. It needs to be eradicated." - Robert Moran
"Just because a computer is not running Windows doesn't mean that it's broken. Not all the features of atypical human operating systems are bugs." - Dr. Temple Grandin
"Through the blur, I saw autism's beautiful face. And our life changed forever." - Unknown
"I am different, not less." - Temple Grandin
"It seems that for success in science and art, a dash of autism is essential." - Hans Aspergers
"I am first and foremost a person. I’m not just ‘autistic.’" - Jim Sinclair
"When you have a child with autism, you become an advocate, a therapist, a teacher, and a parent." - Unknown
"The reason I jump is because it makes me feel so happy." - Naoki Higashida
"My autism is the reason I'm in college and successful. It's the reason I'm good in math and science - it's why I care." - Jacob Barnett
"I think people who have social issues are actually extremely bright." - Donvan Freenan
"Autism is as much a part of humanity as is the capacity to dream." - Kathleen Seidel
"People with autism are individuals. If you met one person with autism, you have met one person with autism." - Unknown
"Autism is a journey that turns parents into warriors." - Unknown
"Do not fear people with autism, embrace them. Do not spite people with autism, unite them. Do not deny people with autism, accept them, for then their abilities will shine." - Paul Isaacs
"Every day is a milestone grabbed, a goal reached, a fear overcome." - Unknown
"Unique in my complexity the same in my humanity." - Paul Isaacs
"When we recognize that people with autism have the same spiritual needs we do, we can all embrace the truth of religion together." - Anthony James
"Autism doesn't have to define a person. Artists with autism are like anyone else. They define themselves through hard work and individuality." - Adrienne Bailon
"When enough people care about autism or diabetes or global warming, it helps everyone, even if only a tiny fraction actively participate." - Seth Godin
"No one achieves greatness without being challenged. Be challenged but never stop what you're fighting for." - JUMA IKANGAA
"Autism is not a disability, it is a different agility." - Unknown
"Autism is part of who I am. I wouldn't be me without it." - Unknown
"The most interesting people you'll find are ones that don't fit into your average cardboard box. They'll make what they need, they'll make their own boxes." - Dr. Temple Grandin
"Your child with autism has unlimited potential, just like everyone else." - Dr. Temple Grandin
"When you see an object, you make so many assumptions about that object in an instant – it’s going to take a conscious effort to deconstruct that and see it for what it is." - Daniel Tammet
"You don’t often achieve great things by following the beaten path!" - Unknown
"Different, not less." - Temple Grandin
"Autism’s an important part of who I am, but it doesn't define me." – Alex Lowery
"If people can’t respect my autism, they don’t deserve to know me." – Unknown
"An understanding heart is everything in a teacher, and cannot be esteemed highly enough." – Anne Sullivan
"If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn." - Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas
"What makes a child gifted and talented may not always be good grades in school, but a different way of looking at the world and learning." - Chuck Grassley
"The world needs all kinds of minds." – Temple Grandin
"Remember every amazing thing you’ve achieved, every time you’ve adapted, every positive step you’ve taken, you are capable of so much." – Unknown
"If I could snap my fingers and be non-autistic, I would not – autism is part of who I am." - Dr. Temple Grandin
"I myself am opaque, for some reason. Their eyes cannot see me. But I can see them." - Mark Haddon
"Autism is not a disease, it is a different perspective." - Amanda Marie
"Raising a child with autism is not a sprint, it is a marathon." - Dr. Roberson
"They laugh at me because I'm different; I laugh at them because they're all the same." - Kurt Cobain
"I may not get to choose my circumstances but I can always choose my attitude." - Unknown
"A diagnosis can't define the full potential of your child." - Unknown
"The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about." - Unknown
"Children with autism are colorful - they are often very beautiful and, like the rainbow, they stand out." - Adele Devine
"Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach." - Aristotle
"Don’t ‘dis’ my ability!" - Robert Hensel
"To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members." - Ban Ki-Moon
"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." - Dalai Lama
"I believe that inside every person who is bullied there is a strength and a tenacity to survive. You don't always know that this strength exists, but if you make it through those dark times, you become aware. You are stronger than they are." - Patricia Polacco
"Within every living child exists the most precious bud of self-identity. To search this out and foster it with loving care; that is the essence of educating an autistic child." - Dr. Kiyo Kitahara
"Children with autism develop all kinds of enthusiasms… perhaps for lining things up, opening and closing doors, or hoarding bits of paper." - Simon Baron-Cohen
"Where the world sees limits, a mom sees potential." - Unknown
"I am out of step. Perhaps that's why I see things differently." - Unknown
"Autism makes you listen louder. It makes you pay attention to an emotional level as well as an intellectual level." - Jace King
"Nobel prize-caliber geniuses often have certain core autistic features at their heart." - Allan Snyder
"Beauty lies in our differences, and those differences should be celebrated and embraced." - Unknown
"Every mom of a child with autism is a carrier of a rare gene. It's called strength." - Unknown
"Autism is not a word to be feared but a child to be loved." - Unknown
All in all, these autism quotes for moms are not only intended to provide comfort and inspiration but also to celebrate the unique journey of raising a child with autism. Each quote is a testament to a mother’s unwavering love and dedication. Every one of these words serves as an important reminder that while there may be challenges, the joy and fulfillment of being an autism mom are beyond compare. Please remember, you're not alone on this journey. There is a world of strength, support, and understanding out there. Use these quotes as your daily dose of affirmation and inspiration because you, dear moms, are truly exceptional.
