
A Brighter Shine Starts From Inside
What I love about autistic artists like my daughter, Ally, is that their spirit shines through in their art. When I think of her beautiful,

What I love about autistic artists like my daughter, Ally, is that their spirit shines through in their art. When I think of her beautiful,

Sometimes having an autistic loved one can feel like you’re out on uncharted waters. I sometimes feel lost or unsure or I start to wonder

As the mother of a child with autism, I’ve been on a journey filled with a kaleidoscope of emotions. However, each day with Ally is

October recognizes those who have disabilities who work & House of Shine is proudly participating in establishing and widening the space for autistic individuals. Work

I am a wearer of many hats: caretaker, advocate, educator, student, friend. The Caretaker The first hat. When I began working with Ally, I hadn’t

Love and respect everyone in the world no matter how different they may be. On the surface, Father’s Day could be the day where I

Having my sister Ally on the autism spectrum means the world to me. I’VE LEARNED MANY VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS FROM MY SISTER. FIRST, WE’RE ALL

“Our life together is so special together -we have grown.” John Lennon In my journey with motherhood, I have corralled, connected & collided over and

Winter is the perfect time to settle in at home, take a breath, and rest. This winter, our family has been loving a few particular

Ahh, we’re finally moving into fall! With the weather getting cooler, everyone falls into their routines for the school year. I like to move quickly,