Hi, I’m Carissa and this is my story.

Autism is a disorder in the brain that causes problems with communication, social skills, and other normal functions. People with autism are more likely to feel discomfort around large groups of people, can have problems communicating their emotions, and might not pick up on things like how others are feeling.

They can be anywhere on the spectrum, but most of the common symptoms are a resistance to change, doing a specific action when they are overwhelmed (such as waving their arms or covering their ears), and trouble communicating with others.

There are three different types of autism that scientists know of:

• Autistic disorder: Where people have trouble with language, communication, and different interests than other people. They often focus on the environment around them rather than on people.

• Asperger’s syndrome: A milder form of Autistic disorder, where they have trouble acting socially and focusing on people, but their brains are typically more developed.

• Pervasive Developmental Disorder: People who have some problems communicating, but don’t have any other spectrum signs.

Autism is typically detected at an early age and will remain with a person throughout their lifetime. Babies with autism might want to be alone, have trouble speaking, and repeat words over and over to signal they are upset. They could also have trouble recognizing and feeling emotions, and are more likely to be introverts or highly sensitive people.

Why I made this website

I’ve been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, and after I had trouble overcoming my own hurdles, I decided to start aiding people who had all forms of autism. Most people with the disorder simply need someone to talk too, and someone they can always rely on to be there to help them handle their own unique situation.

That’s what I do. I take care workers, parents, and volunteers and train them to be those people that someone on the spectrum can rely upon, while also working with those diagnosed with the disorder to help them cope with everyday problems.

What people don’t realize is that autism has benefits, and it’s my job to help those benefits shine through. Some benefits can include a heavy attention to detail, obsession with a chosen topic of interest, and a unique way of doing something when they are left alone to their own devices.

I’ve worked with people who are whizzes at computers, excellent writers, amazing speakers, and who are talented and praised for bringing a unique view to their chosen workplace. Good things happen when people who are autistic are put in a place that allows them to thrive.

This website is going to be that place for you, so feel free to look around and see how we can help one another because autism is not a negative disorder unless you make it one.

Then, just like all my other students, you’ll be saying “Ms Carissa, you rock!”