T.R.A.I.N.S.

T - The
R - Really
A - Awesome
I - Imagination of
N - Numerous
S - Smiles

Our boys have opened our eyes to a world very different from our own where regular sounds can be too noisy, fabrics can be itchy or soothing, lights can be too bright, and communicating wants and needs require a more physical approach than just talking. Life is very different from what we expected when we first found out we were pregnant with our oldest 8 years ago. Since Jack’s diagnosis at 3 we’ve been thrown into a world of therapies, IEP’s, and emotional rollercoasters that we’ve had to learn to navigate with the support of family, friends, and resources available in NC. When Luke was diagnosed in 2021 (when the world was shut down), we had to pivot and find a location where we were better supported with available resources, and so we came to Columbus. The boys are thriving in their therapies and we are building a small sense of community and additional support. Without resources like Autism Speaks, us along with many other families, would find it difficult to navigate their world for them.