Finding Joy in Autism
Encouragement and hope for families on the autism journey.
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Finding Joy in Autism
Encouragement and hope for autism families through Esther Seilu’s journey raising her son and discovering the unexpected joy in autism.
Meet Esther
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Esther Christina Seilu is a registered nurse with more than 26 years of experience serving others and a devoted mother of five sons. One of the most life-changing parts of her journey has been raising her son Jojo, who is autistic.
Through Jojo, Esther has learned patience, unconditional love, and a deep compassion for people whose challenges are often misunderstood. He has taught her to see the world through a different lens—one filled with small victories, unexpected joy, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty in every child.
While the journey has included moments of fear, uncertainty, and many prayers, Esther’s faith in Jesus Christ has carried her through every step. Feeling called to share her experience, she began writing to encourage other families navigating the autism journey.
Through her book The Upside of Autism, and a children’s illustrated companion book, Esther hopes to help others look beyond the diagnosis and discover the beauty, purpose, and unexpected blessings along the way.
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Our Family Journey
Autism is not a journey walked alone. For Esther and her family, it has been a path filled with challenges, growth, patience, and unexpected joy.
JoJo’s story is also the story of the people who love him — especially his big brother Cy, whose perspective brings another layer of understanding to the autism journey.
Through their experiences, Esther hopes to encourage families navigating similar paths to discover strength, connection, and hope.
Jojo's & Cy's Story
Every autism journey touches more than one life. For Jojo, that journey has also included the love and support of his big brother, Cy.
Growing up alongside a sibling with autism brings its own experiences—moments of patience, understanding, and learning to see the world in a different way.
Through their relationship, both brothers continue to grow, teaching each other about kindness, resilience, and the importance of family.
Cy’s perspective reminds us that autism affects the entire family, and that siblings often develop a unique bond built on compassion and support.
Together, their story reflects the heart of what Finding Joy in Autism is all about—discovering love, strength, and unexpected blessings along the journey.
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"From Cy's Perspective"
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The Upside of Autism
A mother’s journey discovering strength, resilience, and hope while raising her son on the autism spectrum.
The Upside of Autism
The Journey and Life
A children’s illustrated story that helps young readers understand autism through curiosity, joy, and everyday experiences.
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A Message for Parents on the Autism Journey
If you are a parent raising a child with autism, please know that you are not alone. There will be days filled with questions, uncertainty, and moments that feel overwhelming. But there will also be moments of growth, love, and unexpected joy.
My son Jojo has taught me that the smallest victories can be the most meaningful. Through him, I have learned patience, compassion, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty in every child.
The autism journey is not always easy, but it is filled with opportunities to discover strength you didn’t know you had and blessings you may not have expected.
My prayer is that through our story, you will be encouraged to look beyond the diagnosis and find the joy, purpose, and love that exist along the way.
— Esther
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