I had been a cop for 12 years and was a well-respected K9 Handler and Trainer. I had participated in several large-scale searches for missing persons and responded to dozens of calls for service involving autistic individuals.  

Yet, I knew practically NOTHING about Autism.

I began writing about my journey- my fears, concerns, failures- as an Autism Dad and started a blog titled: 

Bacon and Juiceboxes

My writing began to resonate with fellow Special Needs parents and I began to earn a following of thousands around the world.  Eventually, I shared that I was also a cop.

I began to receive hundreds of messages from desperate families like mine, expressing concern that their loved ones with Special Needs would be misunderstood or mistreated by First Responders. I did my best to ease their fears, explain our jobs, and shout from the rooftops that

WE ARE THE GOOD GUYS.

It became clear that I was in a unique position as a member of two communities that I love deeply.

I began training First Responders about families like mine, and I began teaching Special Needs parents about First Responders. I have provided this training for over a decade and have trained thousands of First Responders while working as a police officer and raising my family.  

My son is approaching adulthood now and my life's mission is as clear as ever: 

Bridge the gap

between these two communities that I love and educate the world about the extraordinary individuals among us... like my son.