Motherhood in the autism community is not about perfection, it’s about connection. Autism Moms Sarah Kernion of INCHSTONES and Jess Carrawa of 'If You Know One', open a deeply honest conversation about the courage it takes to be vulnerable, especially in a world that often misunderstands both parenting autism and autism motherhood.
Their exchange moves through discomfort and into understanding, showing how sharing raw experiences builds a bridge between isolation and belonging. Together, they unpack how community, authenticity, and empathy can transform the weight of parenting into something lighter—something shared.
At its heart, this conversation is a portrait of modern motherhood in the age of social media: imperfect, interconnected, and beautifully real.
Jess Caraway is a mom of two, an ever-evolving advocate for her autistic daughter, a passionate supporter of all forms of communication, gestalt language detective, and founder of the If You Know One Project. She dreams of a world that understands autism, and accepts accessibility, inclusion, and presuming competence as beneficial for everyone.
Jess strives to connect with her Instagram community by sharing a glimpse into her family’s journey with an autistic daughter/sister in a way that inspires others to embrace the perspective shift that just because your experiences look different does not mean they are not still good.
Instagram: @jess_ifyouknowone
Etsy shop: ifyouknowone.etsy.com
Sarah is the writer and host of INCHSTONES: The #1 voice of autism mothers & caregivers of children with profound nonspeaking autism.
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Jess Caraway on Her Autism Project
- (00:03:30) - "It's Okay to Be Unhappy on Social Media"
- (00:07:52) - Open Minded: The Importance of Diversity
- (00:17:00) - The Ripple Effect of Parenting
- (00:25:23) - Melissa on her son's autism
- (00:30:48) - Insurance Parlance
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