About us

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Our son Matthew has always been an easy-going happy kid, a great sense of humor, affectionate, loves music, art, swimming especially at t he beach.  He has a great smile. Matt was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 18 months.

Matthew's greatest challenge is communication, expressive and receptive, so we were not prepared for his self-injurious behavior when was 15 years old. We are sharing his story, our story, to bring attention to the fact that there are young adults with Autism who are so frustrated they resort to violence towards themselves and sometimes others. They have so much to say but cannot express it.

We started to realize how little help there is for a kid like Matt. There is none. 

We have learned a lot over the last 8 years about the system, the serious lack of services in Canada. We all panic when our children are sick but the reality beyond 'sick' is terrifying.

We have found a home for Matthew, in Kingston while we live in Kemptville. So there is a lot travelling to and from.  He is doing well, enjoys playing his drums, listening to music, yachting and whatever activities become available. 

We want more for Matt and young adults like him than being medicated and left in a hospital or an over crowded group home, just existing, we want them to live their best lives and we want to be part of that life.