Twelve years of parent training has taught Maria one thing: families don't need more pamphlets, they need someone who actually gets it. She started as a behavior technician in a bilingual early intervention program and has since coached more than 400 families through in-home and telehealth caregiver training. She writes for the parents who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and still showing up every day. Her posts cover the messy real-life stuff, like grocery store meltdowns, sibling dynamics, sleep battles, and what to do when a new diagnosis flips your whole world upside down. Maria is bilingual in English and Spanish, leads caregiver workshops for regional autism organizations, and makes sure Spanish-speaking families are part of every conversation, not an afterthought. MEd in Special Education (ABA) from Arizona State | Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Bilingual English/Spanish | 12+ years supporting families.