Support & Coaching for Moms Raising Autistic Children

You Didn't Choose This Journey — But You Can Choose How You Navigate It.

Coaching, support, and practical tools to help you think clearly, make intentional decisions, and move forward with confidence — even when life feels overwhelming.

When You’re Doing Everything — But Still Feel Stuck

If you’re raising an autistic child and quietly asking yourself:

Why can’t I think straight anymore?
Why do I second-guess everything?
Why do I feel stuck — even though I’m doing everything I can?

You’re not broken.
You’re not failing.
You’re overloaded.

Autism parenting requires constant decision-making, emotional regulation, advocacy, and vigilance — often with no real pause. Over time, that level of chronic stress clouds your thinking, erodes confidence, and makes even simple decisions feel heavy.

This isn’t a motivation problem.
It’s not a mindset flaw.
And it’s not because you’re not trying hard enough.

Clarity — not pressure — is what creates change.

Start with a RESET

A Community That Supports You

The Not Your Average Autism Mom Membership is a private, supportive space for moms raising autistic children who want connection, guidance, and ongoing encouragement.

This is where you:

Stay supported between hard moments
Learn alongside moms who truly get it
Reinforce what you’re practicing in your life

Coaching creates clarity and direction.
Community helps you sustain it.

Explore the Community

Coaching That Focuses on Clarity — Not Pressure

I don’t sell motivation or advice.
I guide women through a process that helps them think clearly, make decisions intentionally, and move forward with confidence.

I’m Shannon Urquiola — a mom with decades of lived experience raising an autistic child, and the founder of Not Your Average Autism Mom. I’ve spent years helping moms navigate stress, school systems, emotional overload, and identity shifts — not by pushing harder, but by creating clarity.

Coaching isn’t about being told what to do.
It’s about understanding what’s actually happening — and choosing your next step on purpose.

Read My Story

Support That Meets You Where You Are

Every mom needs something different — and that’s okay.

Coaching RESET Workshop (January 31)
A starting point to pause, reset, and regain clarity.

Ongoing Support Membership
A place to stay supported, connected, and grounded as you navigate daily life.

1:1 Private Coaching (Limited Availability)
Personalized coaching for women who feel stuck and want to feel more like themselves again while navigating hard seasons of life.

You don’t have to do all of it.
You just have to start where you are.

Join the Coaching RESET Workshop

The Not Your Average Autism Mom Podcast

With over 250 episodes, the podcast offers real conversations, practical insights, and encouragement for moms raising autistic children — whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into this journey.

Most episodes are under 20 minutes, because your time matters.

Listen to the Podcast

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

You don’t need fixing.
You don’t need to push harder.
You need clarity, support, and space to think again.

Start with what you need most right now — and we’ll meet you there.

Join the Coaching RESET Workshop

It's special and here's why...

Blair Miller - Rocky Mount, NC

Since I became a member, my son has made the most progress I have ever seen! Incredible!

The coaching has been so helpful and every week I take away several things I can work on.

I became a member in October 2020 and continue to be so proud to be Not Your Average Autism Mom and you will be too!

Melanie DeLuca - Casco, MI

Being part of this membership has given me so much support and information from other moms who have been in my shoes.

I don't feel so alone anymore.

The other members truly care about and understand each other.

Melissa Craig - Hutchingson, KS

I wanted to find a community and I found so much more! I found a safe place to work on myself, which has helped me navigate this parenting journey and improved many other areas of my life too.

I will always remember tears rolling down my face when I joined on my birthday. It was the BEST birthday present I ever gave myself!

Jennifer Hill Baker - Columbia, SC

The resources as a member go beyond how to handle autism. The friendships with other moms who have walked in your shoes. Being a resource to moms who are just beginning their journey.

Becoming Not Your Average Autism Mom is the best thing I've done since my son was diagnosed.

I am no longer alone.

Samantha Crocker - Hope, AR

I have felt a huge sigh of relief in my autism parenting journey since joining. The member features are incredible!

I am so proud that I was the first member to become Not Your Average Autism Mom in 2020.

I continue to learn and grow using the training, coaching, and all the resources available to us.

I promise you won't be disappointed!

Pamela Levine - Bristow, VA

Being a member has been life-changing for me. I have a place where I get support from amazing moms who just "get it".

I get guidance and direction on all things education, real coaching, and the member portal has answers to any questions or problems that arise.

I am so thankful to BE Not Your Average Autism Mom!

Donna Lorman - Orlando, FL

I have known Shannon personally and professionally for many years. She is not only the mom of a son on the autism spectrum, she has been an extraordinarily strong advocate for the autism community for years.

I highly recommend that if you are raising a child on the spectrum, you add NYAAM to your support team.

You will be so glad you did.