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On this episode, we get the perspective of the field of speech and language pathology from a parent and non-profit founder's perspective. Ashley McClain is the proud mother of two beautiful children, Leigha and Colton. In 2020, Ashley's journey as a parent changed when her family learned that their son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. At that time, she stepped away from full time work to focused on supporting the needs of her family. Since then, Ashley has fully immersed herself in understanding, advocating and developing resources for the special needs community. In June of 2023, Ashley created LINKED- Autism Safety Project after realizing there was a lack of knowledge and understanding of the neurodiverse community within emergency management services. Additionally, in September of 2023, she launched Beyond the Horizon, Inc, a non profit organization that provides sensory friendly and adaptive programming throughout the state of Connecticut for families and individuals within the special needs community.

Tune in to hear about the process for establishing a non-profit organization, tips from a family member's perspective, and how to get involved in advocating for, and supporting, individuals in the neurodiverse community. Thank you so much, Ashley, for joining this episode!