Autism, Parenting, And The Art Of Ignoring Unsolicited Advice

February 21, 2026

Julie Green had a very limited understanding of autism before her son was born. Navigating his diagnosis was difficult, especially when differing opinions were being thrown at them from all sides. Green reveals the realities of motherhood, autism, and self-discovery in her new book, Motherness.

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Julie M. Green, author, Motherness

At three years old, Carson was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. And though our research and understanding has come a long way, all Julie Green knew at the time was that her son would be labeled as ‘different’.