On this episode of Dancing Into Parenthood, we’re joined by Kenia Nunez! She is a small business, entrepreneur coach, she is a curriculum creator for culturally responsive programs, best selling author, award-winning self care strategist, yoga teacher, and mother!

She shares her motherhood journey to her son Markem, including:- His diagnosis at age 7- Navigating the school system and IEP meetings- The importance of labels- The lack of opportunities in the workforce- How Faith played a part in her journey

Listen to Kenia’s inspiring story now!

2:40 - What were the initial concerns you had with your child? Did the doctor tell you first or did you notice?5:36 - Was he speaking any words?6:27 - When you went in for checkups, did the doctor do any screenings or development tests?7:06 - You enroll him in daycare, they tell you about the concerns, & they ask you to get him evaluated? How did you seek an evaluation?8:45 - How long did it all take? From the initial concerns at daycare to getting some services started?16:10 - You said at first he didn’t receive a diagnosis of autism?38:43 - I know that you are heavy in your faith with God, what role did that play in your life?42:03 - Can you share your method for self care?49:48 - What were some of the things you were able to do for your other children?51:17 - Tell us a little bit about where he is at now.