In her debut TEDx talk, Jenn Jordan shares the human side of being a mom of a son with autism. In the middle of the worst meltdown this exhausted and desperate mom had ever experienced, an invitation arrived. It saved both her and her son.

As one of Cincinnati’s most well-known advocates for the autism community, Jenn Jordan has served as inspiration for many families.

Take 9 minutes, and let her inspire you, too!

Jenn’s son Jakob was diagnosed with autism at 3.5, and Jenn has made it her mission in life to understand and help him find his voice so he can live his best life. And somewhere in this mission, Jenn started to understand herself and find her own voice, too.