As a parent of a child with autism, our guest Carol Tatom was motivated to become a human services professional and advocate for other families sharing the same experiences and challenges as her family.

In Part 2, we continue expanding our understanding of how autism impacts families, how the diagnosis process unfolds, the barriers to accessible insurance coverage, and how crucial goal setting is in day-to-day life of autistic children and their families.

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Carol Tatom, is a mother of four children including a child with autism. She has worked as a Behavior Technician for Autism Response Team and currently works as an Administrator within the agency. Carol has served on the committee for the Dallas Chapter of Autism Speaks for four years and on the committee for the Tyler Chapter for one year. Carol has earned her bachelor’s degree in human services with a concentration in Child & Family Services. When Carol is not working, she is often found volunteering within the autism community connecting families to resources, support, and services.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carol-tatom