Sharing my knowledge, tools, and strategies with you.
Hi, I’m Brigitte.
I’m a mom to two beautiful adult sons, an author, speaker, and certified Martha Beck Life Coach with a Master’s Degree in Education.
I help moms of autistic kids move through challenging emotions and areas of difficulty so that they can feel more joyful and at peace and fully present with their kids on the spectrum.
I started my autism parenting journey 32 years ago just like you—heartbroken and feeling lost and REALLY REALLY scared for my son’s future.
And although I fumbled and stumbled, I let my love for my son Joseph carry me through any challenges and obstacles that we faced.
Joseph is now 31 years old and thriving. (We even published a book together and you can purchase our book HERE.)
I have 20 years of experience as an educator in the public school system and hold a Master's Degree in Education.
I felt so devastated when I first got the autism diagnosis of my son. I thought my heart was going to shatter.
I was on my knees but I got back up and learned to:
Move through grief and pain
Be resilient and restore joy with daily gratitude
Overcome obstacles and advocate with kindness
Tools I picked up along the way helped me to live life with so much more joy and gratitude in spite of challenges.
I now share my knowledge and tools with moms who want to live with more joy and resilience on this autism parenting journey.
Love from Clients
“Whether you are just starting your journey or knee-deep in it like me, it's a good way to let all your fears out and get great advice from someone like Brigitte who understands it.”
— Brie Justice
“Brigitte helped me deal with my feelings about my son's disabilities and specifically his autism diagnosis that I hadn't really processed. Brigette helped me most with letting go of the guilt from his delayed diagnosis and the feeling that I should have done something more, differently, or sooner. She helped me break down the overwhelming tasks of just getting started to help get him more support. ”
— Jenn
“Brigitte is an extremely empathetic & genuine person. She listens & connects on a level that allows her to understand & guide you through whatever your struggle may be with grace. We all get a little lost sometimes. Let her be your compass. I promise you won't regret it. Invest in yourself. You're worth it. I promise.”
— Julia Barron
Read My Book, A Mother’s Guide Through Autism.
Discover How to prevent overwhelm, burnout, and develop self-compassion on your autism parenting journey.
I condensed what I learned in my 31-year journey into this simple guidebook for mothers raising children with autism.
I share my insights and wisdom in this short but powerful book so you can overcome the challenges of the autism parenting journey.
This book will teach you how to handle the chaos, and enjoy the life you have.
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About Mother’s Guide Through Autism
The name Mother’s Guide Through Autism has been inspired by my son Joseph. He is an adult living with autism.
They once told me that Joseph might not be able to ever live on his own, attend school in a traditional learning environment, or if he did attend public school, he would be in a self-contained classroom away from his peers.
They said he would be confined to an environment that would limit his education, personal growth, and opportunities to function in society.
Joseph is now 31 and living independently.
A couple of years ago, I asked Joseph if he could help me with a name for the podcast I was starting.
About 10 seconds of silence passed and then he said, “Well, I see a wise old man sitting on a mountain with a long gray beard.” He motioned his hands as if he were stroking the long grey beard.
He then said, “Really it's more like you are my tour guide.”
”You mean in your life?” I asked.
He said, “Yes, you have shown me how.”
A tour guide of life.
I thought to myself that’s powerful and a great metaphor.
That is how Mother’s Guide came to be. I would also like to add, it has been in the works for the past 31 years of being Joseph’s tour guide.
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