About Karen

When you have an autistic kid, people sure have a lot to say…

BUT HOW MUCH OF IT REALLY APPLIES TO YOU?

Hey, I'm Karen.

If you're anything like me, most of the suggestions you’ve received about raising your neurodiverse kid leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed, and maybe even a bit afraid about the future.

I bet no one has focussed on your needs. Or how you feel about what’s going on for you, your child, and your family.

And if you’re still navigating the autism diagnosis process, things are even harder for you...

I know, because I lived it!

It took five full neuro psych assessments and almost three years of weekly therapies before my kids received the appropriate diagnoses. We were living through a demanding, challenging, and exhausting period with minimal help (and very little sleep).

As a mom, it hurt my soul to see my kids struggling, and not know how to make it better.

The constant questions of “What’s 'wrong' with your kid?”

The loss of close relationships.

The never-ending worry about their future.

Therapists telling you your kid needs 40+ hours of therapy a week…

When do you ever get to just enjoy being a parent?!

I created Out Of Your Ordinary to help parents like you develop the self-care skills they need to thrive.

When parenting an autistic child, parents’ needs are often ignored...

Both by the professionals we work with, and ourselves.

Over the last 14 years

I’ve learned the hard way that when parents are healthy and happy, navigating the stress and challenges of parenting an autistic child becomes much easier. The best part: it results in better outcomes for everyone.

At Out Of Your Ordinary, we believe your mindset and how you view your child’s autism diagnosis sets your framework. Not only for how you see them, but how you show up as their parent. We want you to be the best parent you can be. Our goal is to give you the tools so you can do that.

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Fun Facts

you didn’t even know you want to know…

That’s why I became a Certified Master Life Coach and a Level 2 Meditation Teacher. It’s the reason I fell in love with copywriting and started my own email marketing agency. However, it has nothing to do with why I homeschool my kids. Zip. Nada. Zilch…

And I did it when I was still in high school. I also knit my wedding dress before I eloped to Las Vegas. My own Neuro Spiciness makes me excellent at methodically planning and organizing big projects, and everyday things too. Thanks, OCD…you’re the best!

I’m a huge book nerd, and I have the T-shirt, coffee cup, and Library card to prove it. Last year, I read 100+ books, and I’m on track to do the same this year…can someone say “special interest?” My bookshelves overfloweth - and that’s how I like it.