If you think your child might have autism or they’ve just been diagnosed, this session is here to help. 

We’ll discuss your concerns, explore early signs, and share practical steps to support your child’s development. 

Feel reassured and leave with a strong understanding of supporting your child, finding resources, and creating a clear plan to move forward.

Understanding Autism: Support for Parents and Next Steps

I am a mom of children with Autism and other special needs, and I’ve been advocating for them for over 18 years.  I’ve learned a lot about advocating for your child and getting the care they need through this journey, and I’d like to share what I have learned with you.  There’s a new language to learn, potential specialists and therapists that you’ll encounter, and I'm here to help you and your child wherever you need me to.

It can be overwhelming to navigate all of this – and you don’t get an instruction manual with your child that tells you what steps you need to take and when.  That’s where I can help.

Suzanne Shaft, VitalGuide

Guidance on parenting topics and your child's progress from Suzanne Shaft, mom of 3, and experienced parent advocate.

1:1 Video Chat with Suzanne Shaft, VitalGuide

I am a mom with over 20 years of experience advocating for my disabled children's needs.  IEP meetings can be difficult, anxiety-inducing, and sometimes leave you with more questions than answers.  In this meeting, I will help assist you in reviewing IEP objectives and your child's progress.  We will have a pre-IEP meeting to help you develop questions and set your agenda for what you'd like to discuss, prior to your IEP meeting.

Get help preparing for your IEP meeting

Jennifer Rainey, VitalGuide

Jennifer is a mom and has a master’s degree in social work. After starting her professional career in social work, she had a son.  Her son is now an amazing 17-year-old boy with autism, apraxia, sensory processing disorder, and a seizure disorder.  She has learned a lot about parenting and understands the resources parents can use to help sort out problems they may see on their parenting journey.  She aims to help parents be their family leaders and not feel at the mercy of others who don't know their child the way a parent does.

Guidance on parenting topics and your child's progress from Jennifer Rainey, mom of two with a master’s degree in social work, and experience helping families navigate parenting journeys.

Understanding Autism: Support for Parents and Next Steps

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