Ep. 84 – Finding Grace in the Autism Journey with Jenelle

In this powerful and faith-filled episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah sits down with Jenelle Thompson—a dynamic wife, mother, Pastor, author, advocate, coach, and autism mom. Jenelle shares her journey raising her 17-year-old son, Nazir, who was diagnosed with autism at age 5 and is considered verbal.

As the Pastor of a church, Jenelle brings a unique and courageous perspective on navigating faith, ministry, and autism. She opens up about the importance of transparency with her congregation, especially when her son experiences meltdowns during Sunday service or Bible study. Rather than stopping worship, Jenelle and her husband choose to embrace their son in the moment, modeling love and inclusion over perfection.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenellethemodel/

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