We Are Autism (WAA) was born from lived experience and a deep understanding of what families need beyond therapy services.

Growing up in Jamaica, developmental disabilities were rarely discussed or understood. Years later, as a mother of a blended family, that reality became personal when my youngest son, Marcus, was diagnosed with autism and hyperlexia. Like many parents, I quickly learned that while services are important, much of the real work happens at home—during everyday moments when guidance and support are often limited.

Determined to better support my son, I immersed myself in learning, advocacy, and parent education. I enrolled in formal training, sought out resources, and created the children’s book Marcus Good Boy to help family, friends, and communities better understand autism through a compassionate lens.

Today, We Are Autism exists to support parents and caregivers during the hours when therapy ends—but parenting continues. Our focus is on education, practical understanding, and community connection so families feel informed, confident, and supported as they navigate life with autism.

Our goal is simple: to walk alongside families, provide clarity where there is confusion, and build a community where caregivers know they are not alone.