Hi, I’m Ashley — wife, boy mom, autism mom, and the creator behind Calm in the Chaos – Autism Mom Life.

In 2024, my oldest son was diagnosed with autism, and since then our family has been learning, growing, and navigating this journey one step at a time. Like many parents, I didn’t come into this world with all the answers. I’m learning as I go — through therapies, sensory challenges, ARFID, parenting wins, hard days, and everything in between.

Life with two busy boys (one autistic and both full of energy) can be beautiful, exhausting, joyful, and chaotic all at once. This space is where I share the real moments — the calm, the chaos, the coffee-fueled mornings, and the lessons we’re learning along the way.

My goal is to support and encourage other parents who may be navigating autism, ARFID, feeding challenges, therapies, or the emotional ups and downs that come with raising a neurodivergent child. Here you’ll find honest stories from our family’s journey, practical resources, printables, and the things that have helped us as we’ve learned together.

I don’t claim to be an expert. I’m simply a mom sharing our experiences in real time, hoping that something we learn might help another family feel a little less overwhelmed and a little less alone.

Whether you’re here looking for support, ideas, encouragement, or just reassurance that someone else understands, you’re in the right place.

Thank you for being here. I’m so glad you found us, and I hope you’ll stay awhile as we navigate this journey together. 💙

xoxo,
Ashley