It is my honor to be an advocate and spokesperson for Autism Speaks whose mission focuses on finding the cause, prevention, and treatment for autism spectrum disorders. As Mrs. Southeast International, I will seek opportunities to further the understanding of autism spectrum disorders, provide information of where to go for support to get answers for critical questions and mostly share from a mother’s perspective that hope is always an option. Please share your story with me as I travel to Chicago with the goal of taking Autism Awareness to an International audience.