Inspired to help others. My own ASD child started me on this path, experience & passion drove me to create Shine!
Hello,
First and foremost I am the mother of a five year old autistic boy who was diagnosed 7 days after his birth with Hydrocephalus. This resulted in three brain surgeries and a later diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. Just before my sonโs third birthday we received yet another diagnosis, this time Autism. I have walked this journey with many others in the DFW area for the last five years and Iโve seen the pain and the joy, the success over the little things and the daily struggles and stress from a firsthand perspective. I connect with fellow ASD parents in groups, online forums, at playdates, doctor appointments and special needs functions and conferences. I have felt the desperation and desire for help and support. I saw a way to make a difference. As a parent of a special needs child I desperately want my son to receive the very best care but it goes further than that, I also want to provide a safe place where parents and their special children can feel secure and understood. After over 15 years as a sales & marketing professional in the corporate world I have moved on to pursue my true passion. This is what drove me to create Shine.
I welcome you to come into the center and experience the warm, specialized environment and amazing curriculum that we provide.
Emilye Schmale