Parent Mentor Program

Founded in 2003, the Autism Tree Parent Mentor Program is a way to provide face-to-face support in a caring and warm environment for families new to the autism diagnosis. Mentors are both parents and professionals with strong knowledge of autism spectrum disorders in addition to a passion and commitment for empowering those who face the daily challenges of raising or educating a child with autism.

Mentors are both parents and professionals with strong knowledge of autism spectrum disorders in addition to a passion and commitment for empowering those who face the daily challenges of raising or educating a child with autism. Mentors are there to lend an ear, help families problem solve, find the help they need for their child and offer emotional support.

Autism Tree holds various Mentor Events throughout the community during the year for our paired families, along with a variety of on-going community and social events for parents and mentors. Since 2003, this program has served over 1,500 families to date.

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"Michelle Completely turned our lives upside down but in the best way possible. Having her involved in the IEP process for my son was a game changer for his success in school. We learned so much information from Michelle and felt much more empowered as parents to advocate for our son." - Jessica P.