Autism Belize is working to build a strong and vibrant community of Autism and other Special Needs Families, Professionals working in the field, and Autism Champions and Supporters to help Teach Autism, Promote Awareness, Show Acceptance and Provide Support. A Belize that is educated and accepting of differences will be a stronger, kinder, transformed Belize.
“It’s lonely. But when you meet someone who gets it, it’s transforming.”
Melody Cameron
Autism Belize’s Board of Directors
Voracious Reader Blogger Artful Dodger of Social Obligations
Christy has worked in numerous countries in the Caribbean in Public Relations, Lobbying for Women’s Rights, Tourism, and Event Planning. She has been a public speaker and advocate for inclusion and autism awareness and acceptance for over 14 years. After 18 years of living in the Caribbean, she moved home to Belize and founded Autism Belize in 2020
Innovative Adventurous Soul Empathetic Mom to “Extra” Special Son
Marisela Craig has been a teacher at Belize Elementary School for the past 27 years. She has a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Development from the University of North Florida. Marisela is committed to her students’ success and is inspired to promote learning through classroom experiences. She is a self-made expert on Down’s Syndrome as she tirelessly and continuously works to help her son Zayne with his learning and educational journey in innovative but effective ways.
Dedicated Husband & Father
Sales & Technical Consultant, Studied business at SJC & Wesley College and SJCJC. He is Dedicated to his wife and Son. Life has taught him much in balancing and understanding the scale of humanity. Along with his wife, Dulce, they work hand in hand to teach their son through the training and experience garnered. He loves traveling, watching movies with his family and helping others. He is not a good chef but is a good learner at it. His life Motto is “Believe” for if you believe and manifest it, it can be done.
Public Officer Church Leader Positive Guy
Kirk has a BA from the University of Belize. He dedicated sixteen years as a public officer at the Tax Department. He is great with numbers and takes pride in ensuring that any task assign to him gets done in a timely manner. He enjoys traveling, watching good movies, and helping others.
Teacher Artist Craft-Maker Event Planner
Kareesh has a B.Ed from the University of Belize. She has been working in Belize as a teacher for the past fourteen years and has spearheaded several projects and committees. She enjoys cooking, choreographing dances for children, and watching sports games. In addition, she manages her own small craft-making business Thee Aesthetics by Ro where she provides customers with quality classroom charts, party, baptismal and wedding decors.
Ups & Downs Like A Roller Coaster
“I know life is ever changing; some days will seem impossible to get through and there will be ups and downs like a roller coaster in this autism journey. However, my encounter with my little rock renewed my day and my perspective. The light in your life will always outweigh the dark moments. We are not alone and most importantly it is okay to ask for help. In trying to protect our babies and ourselves we tend to exclude sometimes those who yearn to help but just don’t know how to approach and offer help. In retrospect I realized too that sometimes pride, fear of rejection and shame prevent us from reaching out, but we must and we should for our sakes and for our family’s sake.”
—Jocelle, autism mom
STORIES FROM THE SPECTRUM
A Parent’s Perspective
*Full stories available at: autismbelize.org/a-parents-perspective/
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