An Overview of Our Journey
Our Journey, Part 4: Tips for Families
Tips for Families
Ahmad and I learned so much on our journey. Here are some tips that can help your family.
Early screening and diagnosis is key. The earlier you can start interventions, the better the long term outcome typically is.
Always, always […]
Our Journey, Part 3: Sharing Our Story to Help Others
Leveraging Our Journey to Help Others
In 2011, Ahmad and I decided to put our hard-won wisdom to work. We were shocked by the statistics that show the gap between age of diagnosis of autism between white children and African-American and […]
Our Journey, Part 2: Finding the Right Place for Gabriel
Finding the Right Place for Gabriel
We went through years of trying to find the right school, the right programs and a place where Gabriel could thrive. It takes a lot of patience, and it is a lonely place for a […]
Our Journey, Part 1: Early Warning Signs
Early Warning Signs
Our concerns about our son Gabriel began before he was even two years old, with his speech delays. At the time, I was working in an early childhood program and social services so I had access to developmental […]
Learn the Signs
Awareness of the typical signs of autism is the first step in getting your child on the right path.
100 Day Kit
Learn how to navigate those critical early days after diagnosis with this free kit from our partner Autism Speaks.
Statistics
Autism now affects 1 in 68 children, with boys four more times likely than girls to develop it.
Meet Ahmad and Deb
The brains and heart behind Gabriel’s Horn, Ahmad and Debra are not only committed
to sharing their son’s story in order to help other families, but they also are committed to closing the formidable gap in age of diagnosis between white children (around age 2) and African-American and Hispanic children (ages 6 to 8).
This Incredible Superhero Duo
Is Fighting Relentlessly to Raise Awareness About Autism in Multicultural Communities