From me to you

My older son, Brady, was born in September 2005, and was diagnosed with autism in June 2007, at 21 months of age. My younger son, Ty, was born in March 2008, and was diagnosed with autism in June 2009, at 15 months of age (although I diagnosed him myself at his 1st birthday party, if not before). My two amazing, loving, beautiful little boys have taught me more than I thought I would ever know about autism. They have made me a better mother than I ever would have been otherwise…caused me to research endless hours online about therapies, funding sources, supplements, schools, development milestones, special diets, doctors…the list goes on. I love both of my boys more than I thought I could ever love a child, their smiles are the light of my life and they bring me joy every day. It is because of this joy that I want to give back and this website is my way of doing so.

The one and only way I have learned all I know about autism is through other mommies (and sometimes daddies). I am no expert by any means, but I do have a wealth of knowledge to share about this world I call “The Puzzle”. I have spent countless hours sharing knowledge about the Puzzle with other parents beginning the journey, but I want this information to reach a larger audience…all of the autism community that need it. So, this is my way of giving back to all of those who reached out to me at the beginning of our journey. My boys wouldn’t be where they are today without the guidance of other warrior mothers…and I want to be able to do the same for you, your daughter, your sister-in-law, your next door neighbor…whomever needs this.

I’ll do my best to post a new topic at least once a week, often more, and I encourage you to post with questions/comments/concerns anytime as I will check the site daily. There is also a link to email me privately if you have a question you’d rather get an answer to that way. If I don't have the answers, I will find them. This site is meant to be a source of information and an inspiration to all the families out there fighting autism and looking for the best for their kids. Our kids are amazing and they deserve the chance to succeed in life...to make friends...to have a voice...and it is up to us as their parents to give them that chance.