The incidence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is rising and the importance of family involvement to help with assessment, early intervention, and culturally competent treatment cannot be overestimated. By helping parents through their resistance, denial, and guilt and integrating them and their cultural values successfully into treatment, therapists can help to maximize positive treatment outcomes. This article provides an inside look from the perspective of a mother of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who is also a psychologist, describing the author’s journey facing the initial diagnosis and then navigating the pitfalls and challenges of accessing early intervention, resources, treatment and education.