The Origin of SMILE

The creation of this group was inspired by mothers everywhere.
Mothers naturally love, nourishment & care to their children on top of the other responsibilities we have.
There are numerous support groups for parent of children with just about every type of developmental disability.
Unfortunately, instead of finding support & love in these groups, many women leave more overwhelmed then ever!
Every meeting or website provides us with an additional list of things we"must do" to make our situation better. These things are just heaped onto our already overwhelming list of responsibilities.
Other women have completed the list and, unlike the Jenny McCarty, their children still are effected by autism or other developmental disabilities or disorders.
The day after I started this blog, I was speaking with my son's Music Therapist.
She started talking about her desire to start a support group for for moms. I instantly got goosebumps as we realized that share many of the same dreams.
Our Primary goal is to create a safe place for women to come, share their feeling and find the resources they need. We hope you will share in our dream, as you become a part of SMILE.