Episode Highlights:

• The challenges Melissa observed within the autism community inspired her to offer her support.
• What is the significance of sending a thank-you note?
• Ways that parents can take to ensure their efforts aren't wasted when seeking assistance for their child with disabilities.
• Why do aggressive advocacy tactics often fail to achieve the desired outcomes?
• And much more!

About Melissa:

Melissa’s passion is to help parents of autistic children feel fully supported as they go from surviving to thriving without wasting precious time. Melissa had a 30-year executive leadership career with Whole Foods Market. She is also a certified professional coach through the Co-Active Training Institute. Her work focuses on supporting parents of newly diagnosed kids with autism, including a 6- month coaching and support program, Thriving with Autism, a comprehensive resource for parents in the first year of diagnosis. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys seeing Broadway shows with her daughter, laughing with her husband, playing pickleball, and walking with her beloved Golden Retriever Beau.

Connect with Melissa Berger!

Website: https://www.melissakberger.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-k-berger-cpcc-acc-66abbb250/

Connect with Michelle!

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