Welcome to After Autism
I’m so glad you’re here.
I help parents find a sense of peace and a deeper understanding and awareness of the power of non-verbal communication; as a result, a richer connection with themselves and their child.
For years I struggled with the challenges of raising a non-verbal child with autism. I was full of emotional pain. That pain motivated me to study, learn and experiment with new ways of living my life. I learned from my non-verbal son that we all communicate on a non-verbal level. He taught me to listen beyond words.
Today, my life is filled with joy I never imagined possible.
Yes, my son is still non-verbal and has many challenges. However, now I discovered a different way to communicate and parent. The result? A profound change in my family’s life and my relationship with my son.
My mission is to share with you everything I know and learn through a variety of free and affordable resources. I want to build a community of parents who want to struggle less and have more joy while embracing the lessons that autism has for all of us. Please join me by signing up for my free newsletter.
If you are suffering and in pain I want to help you find your way through to the other side; to a life filled with connection, love and freedom.
With love and hope,
P.S. Most people find the What I Offer page helpful.
From the Blog...
A Call for Help for Autism
ShareYesterday the following article ran in the Huffington Post, “Autism and Assault in Our Family” written by Kim Stagliano. I met Kim in April at the annual Autism One conference in Chicago. As a mother of three daughters on the autism spectrum and editor for Age Of Autism, she is passionate and commited to speak the truth about autism. After I read her story, my brain struggled to wrap itself around the reality of the situation. How could this happen? I experienced many emotions ranging... [Read more]
Ian’s First Buzz Cut
ShareMy youngest son, Lane declared last Sunday haircut day and Lowell and I decided to give our oldest son, Ian his first buzz cut. Sounds pretty normal. So why the blog post? For those of you that don’t know Ian, he’s non-verbal and has autism. And if you’re a parent of a child with autism you have first hand knowledge of why a haircut can present a great challenge. I used to tell stories of how Ian would verbally protest, constantly get out of the chair and swipe Lowell’s... [Read more]
Happy Day-After Father’s Day
ShareI feel blessed to have a very active, supportive father who turns 75 tomorrow. Happy birthday, Pops! He still plays tennis three times a week with my equally awesome mom, Betty. Me with Lowell and my Pops after tennis (2009) As a retired family physician, he still spends many hours learning and reading about the latest research and science. I just got off the phone with him where I asked for advice. He may be retired but he never stops being a doctor. And he’ll never stop being... [Read more]
Are you ready to speak out?
ShareThe diagnosis of autism devastates more families every day. A diagnosis doesn’t just affect a child and his immediate family. It touches extended family, friendships, social gatherings, schools and communities as well. This is a public health issue of the highest priority. We need to join together and speak for our children. Children with autism are here to teach us to clean up the mess we’ve made of our environment and to stop putting toxic chemicals into our bodies. With... [Read more]
