Part 2: Turning Fear Into (Autism) Advocacy

In Part 2 of Turning Fear Into (Autism) Advocacy, Meredith Williams returns to share the next chapter of her journey — one that took her all the way to the Texas Capitol to speak directly with legislators about House Bill 6 (HB 6) and the rights of students with disabilities.

Meredith opens up about:

• What it was really like walking into the Capitol to advocate for her son
• How she found the courage to speak to lawmakers face-to-face
• Why HB 6 matters for families and students with disabilities
• The advice every parent should hear after receiving an autism diagnosis
• The resources she wishes she had known about sooner
• And what she would do differently if she could go back (including getting a medical diagnosis earlier)

This episode is for any parent navigating fear, any educator who wants to do better, and anyone committed to making schools safer and more supportive for neurodivergent kids.

💙 If you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate — this conversation is for you.

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED

• https://www.autismspeaks.org
• https://www.easterseals.com
• https://www.texasautismsociety.org
• https://autismsociety.org
• https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/
• https://www.templegrandin.com

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