Jennifer Geigel and Emilie Geigel-Clermont live near Ottawa, Ontario.
When Emilie was diagnosed with autism at only 22 months old, specialists said Emilie would never speak or attend a mainstream school. Not only has Emilie graduated high school with honours, but she has now finished her first year in a graphic design program. Jennifer has been a teacher for over 24 years, the last 10 years with students with ASD. She has also volunteered as a board of directors member for 14 years in the Prescott-Russell Autism Group and 2 years as its president. Jennifer also does private consulting with caregivers as well as local colleges and organizations.