Hi Everyone! I just want to introduce myself. I am a 31 year old nt-woman who was studying to become a Marriage and Family Therapist for about 6 years. Due to having an autistic adult in my life, I soon became frustrated with the lack of classes, knowledge, and support therapists were capable of providing to adult autistic relationships. It frustrated me in my own relationships because I didn't have any answers. The techniques and tests and lectures all made sense and worked, for neuro-typicals, but not at all for ASDs. I ended up quitting before getting my professional license to practice because of my frustrations. I went on to study everything I could find on autism and came up with my own understandings and breakthroughs. I'm actually writing a book on my experiences that I hope to have published within the next year or so.
In the meantime, I began working with autistic adults, their families, and others affected by Autism and other special needs. After a while, I realized this had become my passion...and I started my own business. I am now a Life Coach specializing in Autism and Special needs. I have many local clients already but am expanding my business to the entire United States. So many people are frustrated and need some guidance. I urge everyone to take a look at my website or shoot me an email to find out more. I would also love to be able to start up discussions here on this board. I have always found that these online communities are excellent support systems to find others like us who feel like we are suffering in silence. I just want everyone to know that I am doing my best to demand better of society. To help them see that more people like me are needed out there. I also urge all of you to think about sharing what you know from your own experiences to help others. I have found this extremely rewarding and I can't imagine doing anything else with my life.
I used to dream of being a big shot therapist with an office at a University with a big window overlooking the property. Now I have a small office with a tiny window overlooking the parking lot...but every day I get to talk to and meet wonderful people who I get to guide and coach and challenge and help find them peace and happiness. If this is why I had to suffer so many year ago, then it was definitely worth it! Please everyone, check out my website and keep in touch with me! I would love to get to know as many of you as possible!
15 Jun 2013, 9:28 am
