ASA, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
I write the blog Autism Mom Rising: Embracing the Spiritual Nuances of Life With Autism. I juxtapose the exquisite joys of raising an Autistic son with the devastating heartbreaks, reminding readers that Autism, like life, is neither all good or all bad. No matter the extent to which I may plume the depths of despair in a given post, most end on a hopeful note.
Occupation: Training Developer/Writer
Education: B.A. English
My meandering road through life includes three hilarious little boys (Alex, Zach, and Harrison). My oldest, Alex, has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD, autism, PDD-NOS).
This blog is a collection of our adventures and my thoughts about life in general. It’s also tribute to Alex my survivor, nay, my...
