Sara Jane has been a certified Sign Language Interpreter for 12 years, a wife for 11 years, and a mother for 8 years. In 2009, her third child, Jackson, was diagnosed with autism. He was just 3 years old.

In searching for appropriate treatment and therapy, Sara and her husband Jason enrolled Jackson in a terrific program in Eugene, OR, which excels in a blend of A.B.A. (Applied Behavioral Analysis) and several other behavior training approaches. As she has observed the expert teachers in Jackson’s classroom, Sara realized that many of these therapies could be applied at home. And while ABA therapies and classrooms are popping up for autistic children all over the country, many parents still feel helpless when their child is away from the professionals. Why? Because they don’t realize that they themselves are able to help their child progress at home.

At FindingJackson.com, we recognize that every child is an individual and responds differently to training, foods, supplements, and parenting approaches. We encourage all parents of children with autism to seek support and information from their pediatrician, teachers, and other professionals. FindingJackson.com is not meant to be a diagnostic tool, or to replace professional training and counsel. We do not offer medical advice of any kind. Rather, we want to share our story, and with our new insight, to help point others dealing with autism in the right direction. We especially want to help Oregon residents find autism resources like we have.

Sara and Jason believe that Jackson’s progress, and the progress of other children, will be enhanced through parental reinforcement of professional training. We hope and pray that by following our journey with Jackson, you might find greater success in your own fight against autism.