Since her son was diagnosed with autism 15 years ago, Theresa C. Smith has immersed herself in autism literature and research, reading widely and attending conferences and conventions. She has worked closely with schools, private cognitive therapists, occupational therapists, equine therapists and speech therapists who have treated her son. Additionally, she worked with Dr Arnold Miller in his lifetime and was involved in editing his book on the Miller Method. She is Visiting Professor of Political Science at Albright College, Reading, PA, and lives in Pottstown, PA.