Fern is the mother two boys, one of whom has autism. Fern admits that because her son didn't fit into a typical autism mold she didn't believe that he could be autistic. However, as months passed and doctors, friends, and family asked more questions, Fern had a long conversation with herself and realized that she needed to face any diagnosis head on and without anymore denial. She said that was the moment that the fear went away and they began to seek treatment for her son.