You’re not alone. When your child is newly diagnosed — or you’re navigating a transition — everything can feel urgent and unclear.
We walk beside you with clear next steps, resource navigation, and caregiver wellness support—giving you a calm plan and step-by-step guidance so you know what to do next. You’ll leave every session with relief, clarity, and a plan you can actually follow.
Welcome To
The Autism Guide
Tools to prevent burnout and protect your energy—because you matter, too.
CAREGIVER WELLNESS
1:1 parent coaching and resource navigation—without the information overload.
SUPPORT
Replace overwhelm with a practical roadmap, tailored to your family.
CLARITY
CLARITY
What You Can Expect
Eligible Regional Center families may recieve parent support at no-cost once your service coordinator authorizes this support service (Vendor PY3549, Service Code 102).
SDP: add The Autism Guide to your spending plan (Vendor PY3549, Service Code 334).
Funding at a Glance
SUPPORT TO GUIDE YOU
RESOURCES
Skip the rabbit holes. We connect you with the right providers, programs, and community support—fast.
SELF DETERMINATION PLAN
Add The Autism Guide to your SDP Plan. Services begin once approved in your plan.
Build a customized plan for your family. Ongoing support for parents—advocacy skills, resource navigation, and caregiver wellness built in.
Parent Support & Wellness Coaching
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CENTER
A focused 1:1 start for newly diagnosed families. You’ll leave with clarity, a simple plan, and your next steps.
Individual Support Program
No cost once SDRC authorizes.
Whether you’re beginning with your local regional center or building a customized plan through the Self-Determination Program (SDP), you’ll get calm, step-by-step guidance for your family.
choose your path
**If you are having financial hardship, please click here for a complimentary 15-minute call
Book a 1-Hour Guidance Call for $45. On this call we will go over all the different services available and create a support plan while you're waiting services from SDRC. Includes our Caregiver Welcome Guide.
Book a 1-Hour Guidance Call
Not sure where to start?
I support newly diagnosed families by guiding them through next steps, as well as families in transition who need a clear, supportive plan. I provide parent coaching, connect them with essential resources, and prioritize caregiver wellness throughout the process. As an Regional Center vendor, we offer these parent support services at no cost to the family.
A mom of two boys (one non-speaking teen, who communicates through spelling/typing), an Integrative Wellness and Life Coach for caregivers, the founder of The Autism Guide and is the Family Caregiver Support Program Director at The Shine Project Foundation.
Hi, I'm Monique!
Ongoing encouragement when things shift
Caregiver wellness practices
Warm coaching + resource connections
A simple, step-by-step roadmap
Our sessions are calm, personal, and judgment-free. We listen deeply, meet you where you are, and co-create an actionable plan for your child and your family—so you can move forward with confidence.
What It’s Like to Work Together
PROUD TO PARTNER WITH
- Joori, North County San Diego,
Self-Determination Program - Parent Support and Wellness Program receiving monthly support sessions
From day one, she met us with compassion and real-world know-how. She mapped out our next steps, connected us to the right services, and protected our well-being along the way. We felt heard, supported, and empowered—like we finally had a roadmap we could trust.
The Autism Guide turned isolation into a clear, hopeful path.
- Carly Kennedy, San Diego
Parent Support & Coaching for Newly Diagnosed Families
Monique helped me decode the IEP, secure a 1:1 aide, tap into Regional Center benefits (camps, respite, SDP), and navigate IHSS without the usual panic. I felt informed, confident, and supported—like I could actually advocate for my child and breathe again.
Monique gave me calm, clear steps—exactly when I needed them.
- Stephanie, Orange County
Parent Support & Coaching and Caregiver Wellness Support
With Monique’s guidance, I released years of stress and found practical ways to refill my cup. I’m showing up as a healthier, happier mom—and I finally have tools that support both me and my child.
She helped me heal—and reminded me I matter, too.
16776 Bernardo Center Dr. Suite 204A
San Diego, CA 92128
[email protected]
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM