About Me
From mom to mom, this is our story
My Story
Before Alan turned two, it was my husband who began to notice that something wasn’t quite right. I, as a mom, didn’t want to compare or listen. I had experience as a special education teacher, I had worked with children on the spectrum… but in my heart, I didn’t want to consider that possibility.
We waited for Alan for ten long years. My pregnancy wasn’t easy; getting to him was a path filled with fertility treatments, failed attempts, and a lot of faith. Alan finally came into our lives after a second round of in-vitro fertilization, filling us with hope. That’s why, when my husband began showing me the signs he was noticing, it was hard for me to accept that perspective. But his words made me reflect, and even though deep down he also wished it was nothing, he was the one who helped me take the first step toward seeking answers.
At 1 year and 4 months, after questions, evaluations, and visits with a pediatric neurologist, the diagnosis arrived: Alan was on the autism spectrum. Not only was it confirmed, but they also told us that more tests would follow to determine the level.
I held on to the hope that it would be functional autism, but months later the second news arrived: severe autism, level 3. I can’t deny that it hurt… and it hurt a lot. I went through a long grief, in solitude. I felt as if the world had narrowed down to therapies, waiting lists, and limited paths. Very few people were there with me during that stage to remind me that there were ways to challenge a diagnosis and look for more options.
The moment that marked a before and after was when we traveled to Miami for a therapy called MERT. We believed that by working only on Alan’s brain we would achieve great progress. We invested so much—not just money, but hope. But we soon understood that there was a deeper obstacle: his body was inflamed, his digestive system was compromised… and without addressing that, any progress would fade away.
It was a bucket of cold water. That experience taught us that the road would be much longer, and that everything had to start with healing the gut and reducing inflammation. We learned the lesson the hard way, but it also made us stronger. From that moment on, I became a determined mom—one who doesn’t settle for the first answer and who searches for real solutions that truly work for her child. Today I know that this pain and those lessons were the beginning of Autismo Universum: a space to share what I needed and didn’t have, so that other moms don’t have to walk alone.
¿Why Did I Create Autismo Universum?
I created Autismo Universum because I know what it means to receive a diagnosis that changes your life. I know what it feels like to face fear, uncertainty, and loneliness.
This space was created to give other moms what I searched for so much: clear information, effective resources, and real support. Here I share the strategies that have worked with Alan—from nutrition and gut health to therapies and tools that support nervous system regulation. All of it based on real experience, visible results, and unconditional love.
Autismo Universum is not just my story. It is a community created so that no mom feels alone on this path. Here you will find practical guidance, renewed hope, and the certainty that there are alternatives that can improve the lives of our children and our whole family.
My Family
My greatest motivation is my family. My husband has been my partner in this journey, always willing to look for solutions and never give up. Alan is my greatest teacher; with him I’ve learned about resilience, patience, and the importance of celebrating every step forward, no matter how small it may seem. Together, we have turned every challenge into a reason to grow and to help others.
Mission
To support mothers and families of children with autism by offering practical resources, effective protocols, and a supportive community so they can move forward with confidence and hope.
Vision
To become a reference for families seeking a comprehensive approach to autism, bringing together science, real experience, and humanity to transform lives through love and action.
From Mom to Mom
I want you to know that you are not alone here. At Autismo Universum, you will find resources that truly work and a genuine community where I share what I myself needed and didn’t have. This space is here to accompany you step by step, to give you clarity, and to remind you that together we can build a calmer present and a future with more possibilities for your child.
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