I know I’ve blogged before about our journey with Speech and trying to get Mateo to go from verbal to nonverbal. (If you missed it, you can check it out here). I’ve also celebrated the couple new words and expressions he’s learned over the past year. Yes, Mateo does have words- not a lot, but…

[vc_row][vc_column][leap_quote] If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism. ~Dr. Stephen Shore [/leap_quote][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever heard of Dr. Stephen Shore? You might have heard that famous quote before, but you might not know anything about him. So I wanted to introduce you to the person who first said, "If you've…

Reaching Out During April, World Autism Awareness Month, when I first launched Autism Belize, one of the first people to reach out to me was Abby Wade. She complimented my efforts and suggested we try to work together because she also helps to run an inclusive camp, Camp Joy. Honestly, this was the start of…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you ever fall flat on your face, play dead. There’s no other way. People will have sympathy and you’ll spare yourself the embarrassment. Another life tip: If you ever stumble out on the street, break into a full-on run. People will think you’re exercising, and you’ll save face. You’re welcome. This is a story…