Lucy Vintimilla, founder of Aventura Consciente, shares her personal journey as a mother of an autistic child and her mission to educate society about autism. She discusses the challenges of finding support and services for her son and the need for more awareness and understanding. Lucy emphasizes the importance of conscious discipline and teaching children with autism how to behave rather than just disciplining them. She also highlights the upcoming Networking for a Cause event, which aims to bring together the autism community and educate the public. Lucy Vintimilla shares her journey of discovering her son's autism diagnosis and navigating the challenges of motherhood. She discusses the difficulties of getting evaluations during the pandemic and the impact of postpartum depression. Lucy emphasizes the importance of accepting and understanding neurodiversity and encourages open conversations about autism. She also shares details about her upcoming event in September, aimed at supporting and connecting Hispanic families with autistic children.

Lucy's Instagram: @AventuraConsciente

Website: www.aventuraconsciente.com

Event: Networking for a Cause

When: Sept 21

Where: Charlotte, NC