In just a few years, I feel as though I’ve gone from “infancy to adolescence” (with so much more still yet to learn) in my knowledge on the subject of autism. Five years ago, lacking any relevant experience, I walked into a classroom designed for kids with autism. This initial day launched me on the pursuit of absorbing as much information as possible on the subject.

In addition, while working as an instructional aide for the past seven years, I have learned so much more from the students with autism than I could have imagined. Combining that with my research through books, training, DVDs, magazines, internet as well as insight from parents and special education educators, I felt like a sponge ready to burst with this information. I couldn’t help but look for opportunities to share what I had gathered to help people better appreciate and understand those individuals with autism.