Camilla Thurlow has opened up about her daughter's autism diagnosis

The mum said her little girl was diagnosed last month in an emotional post on Instagram.

Camilla praised her daughter for doing everything with a smile on her face despite her challenges.

"Nora, our little darling. I often wonder what life must be like for you, having to get up and do things that you find hard every day.

"And not just that, but things that everyone else around you seems to find so easy. For every milestone we are yet to reach, or the ones that may not be for us at all, you just keep going, with a smile on your face and so, so much love in your heart."

"To determinedly keep doing things that are difficult with grace and good humour is something that many of the rest of us have spent a lifetime trying to master. Yet, that strength is already within you, and you go and get it every single day."

The mum said she will always be proud of her.

She acknowledged that there are some "very real challenges" ahead for her daughter, but she will be with her every step of the way.

"We will need to grow as parents to make sure we give you what we hope to give all our children: the tools to navigate spaces that are difficult for you, the empowerment to set boundaries that serve you, and above all a happy life with every opportunity to be yourself."

She said her little girl finds the sunshine no matter what life brings, and she will make sure it "always finds a way through" for Nora.

"We are so grateful to be your parents and for the love you and your siblings share."