Laura

What makes Laura Xtraordinary to you?

Laura was a teacher in the classroom of the traditional daycare classroom that my son was in where he struggled every day to regulate. She eventually decided to leave the facility, and offered to watch my son at her home with her own daughter. Knowing the bond my son had already formed with her, I immediately jumped at the opportunity. Laura had prior knowledge and experience with autism spectrum disorder, and quickly learned about FX. Laura has since grown her daycare and now runs a wonderful, inclusive program for typically developing and neurodiverse children (including two kiddos with FXS). She has an entire sensory room, incorporates sensory activities throughout the day, modifies lessons and activities to fit the unique needs of the children, and is flexible and open to having therapists come during the week. Not only is she an amazing teacher, she is also the only person my son will allow to cut his hair, trim his nails, and even freeze a wart off his foot! She always has a smile on her face, no matter how exhausted I can tell she is. For all of these reasons and many more, Laura is Xtraordinary and we are so thankful that she is part of our lives!