Challenges to Spectrum Success
2018-03-27
Challenges to Spectrum Success
At Birth
- A child is born into the world
- Parents don’t expect what challenges a child could bring
The Challenges
- Your child doesn’t make eye contact
- Your child does not respond to their name
- Your child does point or acknowledge you
- Your child does not understand social or gestures to communicate
- Your child does not make noise
- Your child does not respond to being picked up or cuddled
- Your child does not use facial expressions
- Your child does not play with others
- Your child does not share interest or enjoyment with others
- Your child does not respond to or understand your emotions
A graduate of Abilene Christian University, Jennifer had a long career in TV Broadcasting. Upon learning her oldest son Sam had a form of Autism called Asperger’s Syndrome, she left her career and became a full-time mother to both of her sons. Jennifer elicited the participation of her family and together they produced several independent programs including a children’s animated series titled Ameriquest Kids, as well as a documentary and book titled, Coping to Excelling: Solutions for School-age Children Diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism or Aspergers Syndrome. She formed the nonprofit Asperger101 to provide on-going free resources related to ASD at Aspergers101.com and has implemented the Texas Driving with Disability Program and continues to grow the statewide initiative today. She and her husband have recently retired to their property in the Texas Hill Country.