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 a testament to the beauty that can emerge from the

October recognizes those who have disabilities who work & House of Shine is proudly participating in establishing and widening the space for autistic individuals. Work is an essential piece of Ally’s life and schedule. Ally

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 yet realized the variety of roles I would play each