S2: Episode - 71 - Two inspirational moms on a mission to provide a lifespan of autism services... when they couldn't find what they needed, they started their own non-profit

Lisa Lane grew up in Dillon, South Carolina. She attended the University of South Carolina, receiving her B.A. in Philosophy, summa cum laude, her M.A. in English, with honors, and her J.D. from the School of Law, with honors.  She joined the law firm of Kennedy Covington Lobdell and Hickman, becoming a partner in 1992. When her younger son was diagnosed with autism in 1996, she helped establish Project HOPE Foundation as a nonprofit to serve those struggling with autism.  She has gained expertise in the field of autism, participating in thousands of hours of Applied Behavior Analysis sessions and becoming a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst.  She has met with hundreds of families of children with autism. Along with her co-director, Susan Sachs, Lisa has been instrumental in developing each of Project HOPE's core programs:  therapy, education, adult services, and community engagement. Lisa is a frequent speaker to civic clubs, educational groups, and community organizations. Lisa lives in Woodruff, South Carolina, with her son, Colby, who at age 26 remains one of the inspirations for Project HOPE Foundation. She loves weekly visits with her older son, Rixon, his wife, Samantha, and grandchildren, Campbell and Leila. ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!