Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide

Most 20-Something young mothers, seeking information and support for their non-verbal autistic son, wouldn’t take their concerns to social media. If mothers ever did so, they would likely be upset and posting simply about their frustration and desperation.But most young mothers aren’t Simone Gordon.When Simone struggled to find what she needed to help her son through traditional government and private agencies placed her in a continuous loop of unreturned calls, she went on social media for help. Her plea did not go unheard.“Four different women responded to me from a Facebook group,” says Simone. Among these women was one who called a number that originally went unanswered for Simone. The next week, her son began therapy. Her fiery grandmother pushed her to not give up, which sparked a purpose and a passion in Simone as she found her voice. Simone turned her audacity into authority and began to build on her capacity to outreach. She began to build community partnerships with women who shared her frustration