Since November 2008, Shelly McLaughlin has served as the Director of Communications at Pathfinders for Autism. In that role, she is responsible for the research and management of information on multiple aspects of autism across the lifespan, including the creation of an Autism By Age navigation tool. Shelly uses her collaborations with experts and research, as well as from her personal experiences with her son who has Autism to pen a monthly Parent Tips article that offers practical solutions to everyday autism challenges. Her articles have appeared in other publications, such as Chicago Special Parent Magazine and Autism Parenting Magazine.
Shelly has conducted Autism trainings for various organizations including the Maryland State Police, Maryland Capitol Police, multiple County Police Departments, EMS staff, colleges, Exceptional Family Programs, State’s Attorneys, adult medical day programs, restaurants, schools, hotels, libraries, foster care programs and other professional organizations. She also serves as an appointed member on the Governor’s Interagency Transition Council for Youth with Disabilities.
