In this episode I talk with Jeanna TenBrink about the joys and challenges that go along with having  2 of her 3 daughters on the Autism spectrum.  Initially overwhelmed because she had no idea how to help them,  Jeanna didn’t stay in that space for long.  After diving in to learn everything possible about autism and after reaching out to connect with a group of caring moms on a similar journey, Jeanna became an amazing advocate not only for her own family but for many other families as well.

As an advocacy coordinator, she helps build bridges between home and school.  So it came as a devastating blow to learn one of her own daughters was being horribly mistreated in the classroom.  Jeanna shares her heart-wrenching story to remind parents of the importance of trusting your gut when you begin to sense something isn’t right.  If you start seeing red flags, start asking questions.

Today, Jeanna’s family is using that distressing experience as a springboard towards making positive changes at the legislative level.   They are looking for parents who want to share their stories, collaborate and advocate for systemic change in policies.

Connect with Project LEAH (Leaders Ending Abuse & Harm): an organization that armors parents, families, and allies of loved ones of students in the Texas Public School System who have endured abuse with educational, legislative advocacy training to foster macro-level change

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