Erika Reynolds, a stay-at-home mother of four and a relentless advocate for autism awareness, has recently taken a significant stride forward in her mission to empower non-speaking children with autism.
Reynolds, whose youngest son Christopher is a 14-year-old non-verbal autistic teen, has been tirelessly working to create a space that embraces children with similar conditions. Christopher has recently started using a technique known as letter boarding, which has opened up new channels of communication for him.
A breakthrough moment for Reynolds and her son came with their encounter with Matthew Kennedy, a renowned autism advocate and educator, who has been instrumental in facilitating open communication with Christopher. Kennedy’s profile can be found here.
Reynolds is now putting her efforts into promoting a new documentary called “Spellers”. The film provides a unique perspective into the lives of non-speaking individuals and their extraordinary journey of self-expression. As part of her initiative, Reynolds is selling tickets for a showing of the movie on Thursday, March 18 at 7PM at the Greenwich Arts Council for $15 apiece. For each ticket sold, $6.75 will be donated to the FlowerPetalsAdaptiveDanceCo., an organization that Reynolds passionately supports.
FlowerPetalsAdaptiveDanceCo. is a unique dance program dedicated to children with autism and other developmental disorders. The program costs about $10,000 per year to run, which includes the hiring of a professional hip-hop teacher, renting a space, and providing a therapist for the children. Last year, Reynolds went above and beyond to buy costumes and a speaker to further enrich the children’s experience.
In this mission, Reynolds welcomes and encourages community support. Those interested in supporting the cause can purchase tickets for “Spellers” through the following link. To learn more about the FlowerPetalsAdaptiveDanceCo. or to get involved, visit here. More information about the documentary “Spellers” can be found here.
Erika Reynolds, with her unwavering determination and inspiring initiatives, is indeed a beacon of hope for families dealing with autism in Old Greenwich and beyond. To connect with Reynolds and support her cause, she can be reached at 7 Old Wagon Road, Old Greenwich, CT 06870, or by phone at 646-554-8623 (C) or 203-964-1312 (H).
As Reynolds continues her journey to spread awareness and foster acceptance, she also hopes to inspire other communities to create similar programs. Let’s join hands to make a difference, one step at a time.
