Essential Mental Healing
Essential Mental Healing
Candace Fleming
The Autism Voyage: Finding Peace in Acceptance From Denial to Financial Planning with Michael Pereira
56 minutes Posted Apr 10, 2025 at 4:00 am.
Meeting Michael and His Story
From Denial to Acceptance in Autism
Creating a Family Support System
Finding What Works for Your Child
Comprehensive Financial Planning for Special Needs
Growth, Discomfort, and Final Thoughts
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Send us Fan Mail Michael Pereira's journey from corporate traveler to autism advocate began when his son Christian started showing developmental concerns around his first birthday. Like many parents, Michael and his wife initially struggled with denial – a phase he now recognizes was rooted in focusing on their own feelings rather than their child's needs. "The extent of denial reflects the extent of selfishness," Michael shares with remarkable candor, explaining how acceptance finally allowe...