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Making Sense of Autism

"WHY IS IT THAT

we value diversity in nature,
but fear it in ourselves & others?"

–SUSAN GOLUBOCK

Changing the Way the World Understands Autism — One Strength at a Time..

We help parents, professionals, and schools see autistic individuals through their strengths — not their struggles.


Discover the framework that turns confusion into clarity and disconnection into understanding.

Making Sense of Autism® &
The Neuro-Strengths-Based Support for Autism Framework

Learn how to assess, write goals, and support autistic individuals through a neuro-affirming lens.
Our workshops and courses help you move from behavior-based to understanding-based support.

Feel more connected and confident. We help you understand your child’s sensory, emotional, and communication needs so everyday life feels calmer and more connected.

Individualized therapy for autistic and neurodivergent children and teens. Always affirming, always respectful — focused on communication, self-expression, and self-understanding.

We believe understanding autism starts with listening and learning.
Each week, Staci and Susan share insights from the autistic and professional perspective — helping you see behaviors, communication, and strengths in a new light.

LISTEN & LEARN FROM AUTISTIC ADULTS WITH OUR FREE MINI-COURSE:

Changing To A Neuro-Strengths-Based Support for Autism framework

Real change begins with understanding.


When we understand how an autistic brain processes, feels, and connects, we can stop reacting to behaviors and start responding to needs.

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Our Neuro-Strengths-Based Support for Autism Framework is built on one simple truth:
Understanding leads to connection — and connection opens the door to growth and achieving meaningful goals.

Through this framework, you’ll learn to recognize:

  • Strengths – What comes naturally or brings joy.

  • Potential Strengths – Emerging skills that flourish with the right support.

  • Barriers – Unmet needs or expectations that block progress.

  • Triggers – Sensory, emotional, or cognitive overload that signals distress.

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By viewing each individual through this lens, we move away from “fixing” behaviors and toward supporting development, self-awareness, and authentic communication.

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The result?


Autistic individuals feel seen, supported, and capable — and you gain clarity on how to create environments that help them thrive.

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TO MAKE THIS PARADIGM SHIFT SUCCESSFUL, WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER.

OUR MISSION:

Our mission is to foster meaningful connections and understanding between autistic individuals and those who are not, promoting inclusivity, empathy, and mutual respect.

"Throughout my time of working with Autistic individuals, I have looked for the best strategies to help each person meet their individual goals. I can honestly say, once introducing strategies from the Neuro-Strengths Based Support for Autism, I now see joy rather than aversion in my clients as well as an increase in desire to engage and learn.
Identifying and building on strengths to teach important skills
has really made a significant difference."

–SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT
TRAINED IN NSBSA

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