Paraprofessional

• Jul 2021 - Present

Founder and Executive Director

• Nov 2013 - Present

Spectrum Warriors offers non-judgmental support to the autistic community. Mission Statement: The mission of Spectrum Warriors, Inc. is to respond to the most urgent needs of the autistic community, providing real help, outreach and hope so that all can reach their full potential; to increase awareness of the many and varied difficulties autistic individuals face as children and adults. We exist to provide education, training and connect our communities. Spectrum Warriors offers non-judgmental support to the autistic community. Mission Statement: The mission of Spectrum Warriors, Inc. is to respond to the most urgent needs of the autistic community, providing real help, outreach and hope so that all can reach their full potential; to increase awareness of the many and varied difficulties autistic individuals face as children and adults. We exist to provide education, training and connect our communities.

Autism consultant and advocate

• Oct 2013 - Present

Facilitating autism training and awareness sessions for daycare center providers and their staff as well as providing training sessions for Head Start program employees. Facilitating professional development workshops and training sessions for school staff, as well as parent engagement workshops in school. Facilitating autism training and awareness sessions for daycare center providers and their staff as well as providing training sessions for Head Start program employees. Facilitating professional development workshops and training sessions for school staff, as well as parent engagement workshops in school.

IEP team member

• Jun 2014 - Present

Providing support to families during IEP meetings, as well as acting as a liaison between the various Department of Education school based support teams within districts 3, 2, 1, 5 and 75 and families. Ensuring that meaningful IEPs are put in place for our special education students. Providing guidance and attentive, individualized consult to parents so that they can have a better understanding of the process and procedures of the IEP. Assisting school based support teams with putting together related services mandates, as well as providing insight and suggestions in regards to our students with autism. Show less

Special Education and Autism Advocate

• Feb 2014 - Present

Assisting families with obtaining evaluations, as well as locating resources and services to increase the quality of life for families of children with special needs. Providing support during off hours (weekends, late nights); home visits, follow up visits. Escorting families to and from meetings, advocacy letters, phone calls, etc. Assisting families with obtaining evaluations, as well as locating resources and services to increase the quality of life for families of children with special needs. Providing support during off hours (weekends, late nights); home visits, follow up visits. Escorting families to and from meetings, advocacy letters, phone calls, etc.