The Grit and Grind of Autism- Finding Light Along the Journey

You, your child THEN the community w/ Nikki Stokes

April 14, 2022 Diana W-G Season 1 Episode 3
The Grit and Grind of Autism- Finding Light Along the Journey
You, your child THEN the community w/ Nikki Stokes
Show Notes

How do you take care of yourself while in crisis? Nikki takes us on her journey giving us a lot of wisdom along the way. 

Nikki is a mother of two sons and an advocate in the Maryland community.  HGE Designs Co. was created to answer a need for financial support to cover respite care, swim lessons and therapy after her son’s autism diagnosis.  She is a Certified Reiki Practitioner.  Nikki is a veteran first responder with Baltimore City Police and Fire Department.  She is a member of The Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake, participated with Baltimore County Police as a panel member for procedural training on interactions with members of the autism community and a member of several sub-groups for the Greater Baltimore Regional Integrated Crisis System designed to transform behavioral health crisis response in the Baltimore metropolitan area.  Most recently Nikki joined Pathfinders for Autism as a Resource Coordinator. Nikki is a passionate advocate with a deep desire to support families in the autism community.  She is an artist and loves creating.

Nikki's Website: HGE Designs

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