We’re not just talking about autism,
we’re talking about YOUR FAMILY.
ABOUT THE AFTERNOON
Welcome to the Autism Workshop – You’re in the Right Place
We’re so glad you’re here. Today’s workshop is hosted by
Kathy Noble, author of “Autism: I’ve Walked in Your Shoes”, founder of Raising Brilliance, and a devoted autism mom with over 30 years of lived experience. Kathy brings heartfelt wisdom, practical tools, and the kind of insight that only comes from walking this journey day by day.
🎥 Milly Fernandez, a Behavior Expert with over 35 years of hands-on experience supporting children with autism. Milly will be sharing practical behavioral concepts that families can use right away to reduce stress and build connection.
🎥 Nikko from Food on the Spectrum, an inspiring young man on the autism spectrum who’s built a movement through food, creativity, and his story. He’ll be sharing how he turned challenges into purpose—and how families can support children in finding their own spark.
This is more than a workshop. It’s a conversation filled with real-life experience, professional insight, and hope.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN AT THE WORKSHOP
What is Sensory Processing? – Understand your child’s sensory world and how it affects behavior
How to Become a Sensory Detective – Learn to identify triggers and prevent meltdowns
Building a Strong Support Team – Unite parents, grandparents, and extended family for the child’s success
Mom Lessons: Reflections from 30 Years on the Journey – What Kathy wishes she had known back then
The Importance of Fathers – Discover the powerful role dads play in autism families.
About Kathy Noble
Raising Brilliance
Autism Mom - Founder of Raising Brilliance
Kathy Noble is a dedicated autism mom to her son Chris and the author of Autism: I've Walked in Your Shoes, a heartfelt guide for families navigating the early years after diagnosis. As a passionate speaker and advocate, she brings warmth, experience, and real-world solutions to help families thrive. Kathy’s mission is to empower parents and inspire hope through every stage of the autism journey.
LOCAL AT HEART
Every holiday and summer, Kathy Noble returns to Marshfield, the place where her roots run deep and her heart feels most at home. In the mid-90s, she made the difficult decision to move to Florida after Boston Children’s Hospital urged her to seek the best early intervention for her son Chris, diagnosed with severe autism. She found that lifeline at the Princeton House for the Developmentally Delayed, where Chris’s journey to finding his voice began. Now, as she comes back to Marshfield, the town feels a little emptier without her mom, who passed just a couple of months ago. Yet, in this season of change, Kathy feels it’s the right time to share the lessons she’s learned through decades of navigating autism – to give back to the community that still feels like home.
