Hi my friends, I'm Shannon.

I help moms raising autistic children move from overwhelm, second-guessing, and emotional exhaustion to thinking clearly, making decisions with confidence, and feeling better — even when life still feels hard.

Not by telling you what to do.
Not by handing you a checklist for a life that doesn’t exist.
But by guiding you through a coaching process that helps you think clearly, regulate emotionally, and move forward with purpose —so you learn to lead your own life.

I know this road — not just because I’ve lived it, but because I’ve spent years helping other moms learn how to stop surviving and start showing up differently for their lives.

I’m mom to two incredible kids, Jordan and Maddie.  Jordan is autistic, and I am his guardian and full-time caregiver.

Jordan was diagnosed at five years old. Like so many moms, I didn’t just grieve the diagnosis — I grieved the life I thought we were supposed to have. I became the advocate, the scheduler, the protector, the planner, the calm one, the strong one… all while quietly losing myself in the process.

I didn’t need more advice.
I didn’t need another strategy that worked for “other families.”
I needed clarity. I needed balance. I needed to feel like my brain worked again.

What I didn’t realize then — but understand deeply now — is that autism parenting doesn’t just change the life you planned. It changes how your nervous system functions, how you make decisions, and how you experience stress.

That realization changed everything.

Jordan is now an adult.

And here’s the truth I don’t sugarcoat:
Things didn’t magically get easier — but I got clearer, calmer, and more confident.

I stopped chasing a version of life that was never promised and started building a life that actually fit us. I learned how to support Jordan without losing myself, how to regulate my own emotions so I could co-regulate his, and how to make decisions without fear running the show.

That’s what I help other moms do now.

Not change their child.
Not pretend it’s easy.
But change how they experience their life alongside autism.

Dave - The Final Piece of Our Family Puzzle

Dave is my forever person — the calm to my chaos and the steady presence that grounds our family.

When he came into our lives, he knew nothing about autism. But he didn’t need to — he simply showed up, with an open heart and a willingness to learn.

He’s faced every challenge right alongside us, with patience, humor, and unconditional love. Over time, he became one of Jordan’s favorite people — and truly, one of mine too.

You’ll hear stories about Dave in the Membership and on the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast because he’s part of all of it — our adventures, our laughter, and even our lessons along the way.

He chose us. And together, we are home.

Today, I’m not just sharing a story — I’m guiding moms through a process of change.

I’m a certified life and parent coach, a special-education advocate, a podcast host, and the founder of Not Your Average Autism Mom. But more importantly, I’m someone who helps women move out of survival mode and into intentional living.

I don’t sell motivation.
I don’t fix problems for you.
I don’t tell you how to parent your child.

I coach you through:

• Making decisions without spiraling

• Responding instead of reacting

• Regulating your emotions during high-stress moments

• Releasing guilt and unrealistic expectations

• Rebuilding confidence in yourself as a mother and a woman

Support for Your Journey

There are endless therapies, programs, and services for your child — and in time, you’ll find the ones that fit best.

But this space, this is for you.

I’m not a therapist. I’m a coach, a mentor, and a mom who’s been exactly where you are. I know what it feels like to carry the weight of it all and still wonder if you’re doing enough.

Not Your Average Autism Mom was built on three core pillars — but today, they serve one clear outcome:

💬 Coaching to help you think clearly, regulate emotionally, and make decisions with confidence.
📚 Education so you understand the systems you’re navigating without feeling powerless or intimidated.
🤝 Community so you’re no longer carrying this alone — because clarity grows faster in connection.

Whether you’re inside the membership, attending a workshop, or working with me 1:1, everything here is designed to help you move forward — not just cope.

This space is for you if:

• You feel stuck even though you’re doing everything

• You second-guess your decisions constantly

• You’re exhausted from always being “the strong one”

• You want support that respects your reality without minimizing it

You don’t need to be fixed.
You don’t need to try harder.
You need space, guidance, and a process that helps you reconnect with yourself.

If you’re ready to stop running on autopilot and start showing up with intention — I’d love to support you.  Whether that’s through the membership, a workshop, or private coaching, you don’t have to figure this out alone.