I am a mother of a 15 year old boy who has autism.  I have successfully homeschooled him and have brought him from being non verbal at age 7,  with extremely low tests scores, to a highly verbal child with above average test scores.  I am passionate about helping children with special needs improve their social and conversational abilites while having fun.  I have learned that all children who are on the autism spectrum have unique interests and minds, which can be used to faciliate language more appropriately.  I have been tutoring children with special needs for several years.  I also run social groups for children with autism and teach music to special needs children.  I have a Master's Degree in nutrition and a Bachelor's degree in psychology.  I encouraged and supported my son, when he was only 13 years old, in writing and publsihing a book entitled "Maybe Autism Is My Superpower".  I feel such joy in helping children focus on their abilities instead of their disabilities and I encourage them share these gifts with others!