Advocacy, Activism, & Resources for Autism
With over 25 years of experience in autism activism, genetics, education, and advocacy, Monica transforms her expertise into evidence-based, practical resources for parents, direct support providers, and healthcare professionals. Explore how her proven insights can make a difference today.
Welcome to my consulting services, where years of diverse experience and deep insights come together to meet your unique needs. With a lifetime of expertise, I provide tailored consulting for employers hiring or considering hiring individuals with neurodiversity or intellectual disabilities, as well as job coaches who support them. My services include specialized training focused on creating a more inclusive workplace and improving both employee and customer service through Universal Design for Learning principles.
As the parent of an adult with autism and an intellectual disability, I also offer valuable personal experience and knowledge to families and guardians. I am here to support you with resources and guidance as you navigate the service system and plan for the future. Together, we can create more inclusive, supportive environments for all.
Monica Meyer, Autism Activist, Keynote Speaker, Mother to Adult Son, Michael
Since the birth of her son, Monica has devoted herself to developing effective strategies that connect Michael with community resources, ensuring he leads a fulfilling life. Through her speaking engagements, training sessions, and collaborative meetings, she shares her invaluable insights and expertise. This ongoing commitment is a cornerstone of Michael’s health and well-being, reflecting a lifetime of dedication and experience.
Comprehensive Life and Community Living Consultant
Monica’s journey began with a strong passion for supporting adults with ASD and advocating for their full integration into the community. Today, she offers practical, evidence-based resources to parents and care professionals, using her extensive experience to help individuals with ASD lead fulfilling lives.
Monica’s credibility is rooted in her personal experience raising her autistic child into adulthood, providing her with firsthand knowledge of identifying and developing key community resources. Her training sessions offer practical, targeted strategies designed to help parents and professional caregivers effectively support their adult autistic children.
Monica recognized that community involvement was key to her son’s happiness and fulfillment. This realization drove her to create strategies for helping autistic adults integrate into their communities, with an emphasis on enhancing communication, independence, and decision-making skills. She understands that this is a gradual process, one that takes time and patience to achieve.
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🛑 Protect Medicaid: Vote NO on the “Big Beautiful Bill”
We are facing an unprecedented threat to the health and safety of our most vulnerable citizens—children, adults with disabilities, and seniors. The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” currently under consideration in Congress, proposes sweeping changes that will gut essential Medicaid supports and redirect resources away from people who depend on them in order to fund tax breaks for billionaires and corporations.
As a mother, I cannot stay silent.
My adult son, Michael, lives with autism, intellectual disability, and a severe seizure disorder. He is non-verbal and requires 24/7 support to remain healthy, safe, and connected to the community. Michael’s life depends on Medicaid-funded services—not just for medical care, but for housing, transportation, community inclusion, medication, and trained direct support professionals who understand his complex needs.
These services are not extras. They are not optional. They are life-preserving. Without them, people like my son are at risk of institutionalization, medical crisis, or worse.
And yet, Congress is debating a bill that would recklessly undermine these supports under the banner of “reform.”
Let me be clear:
- Michael is not a line item in a budget spreadsheet.
- He is not disposable.
- He is not a statistic.
He is a human being—deeply loved, and cherished by his family, friends, and community.
What This Bill Would Do
- Cap or cut Medicaid funding, pushing costs to states and reducing access to essential services.
- Destabilize home and community-based services (HCBS), forcing individuals with disabilities back into institutions.
- Jeopardize provider networks and already underpaid direct support staff, worsening the workforce crisis.
- Increase the federal deficit while enriching the wealthiest Americans.
All of this in the name of “streamlining” a program that already operates efficiently and effectively for those who need it most.
What’s at Stake
Medicaid is not a temporary solution for my son—it is a lifelong support system. It allows him to live safely in the community, receive medical care, and experience joy and inclusion in his daily life. Without Medicaid, families like mine would face impossible choices and devastating consequences.
This is not just about policy. This is about values. Are we a country that protects and uplifts those who need us most—or one that turns away from them in favor of corporate gain?
What You Can Do
Please, contact your U.S. Representative and Senators today. Urge them to vote NO on the Big Beautiful Bill. Tell them that Medicaid is not a political bargaining chip—it is a promise we make to our most vulnerable citizens.
📞 Call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121
📧 Email your members of Congress (you can find them at www.house.gov and www.senate.gov)
📢 Spread the word on social media using #ProtectMedicaid and #VoteNoBBB
If you are a parent, sibling, guardian, advocate, or ally—now is the time to act. Our silence will cost lives.
Let’s be loud. Let’s be clear. Let’s demand better.
Because my son—and thousands like him—are counting on us.
With determination,
Monica Meyer
Parent, Advocate, Guardian
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Save Medicaid, Our Lives, Health and Safety Depend on it!

Monica Meyer
Monica is a passionate advocate for individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and Syngap1, supporting them throughout their lives. She strongly believes in their right to full community participation, emphasizing that everyone should be able to contribute in ways that align with their own comfort and abilities.
Monica’s Continued Journey
Monica has supported Michael from infancy to adulthood, navigating the challenges of accessing “appropriate” services from state human services programs and healthcare professionals early on. Over the past 25 years, she has dedicated herself to developing effective support systems and strategies to integrate Michael into the community, prioritizing his happiness and well-being. Monica’s primary goal is to share these resources with other parents and guardians, helping them spend less time searching for solutions and more time focusing on what truly matters.


Monica’s Resources
Monica turned her personal and professional experiences into useful, practical resources for parents and professional care staff.
In addition to her experience raising her son Michael, professional affiliations include appointment by the Governor of Washington to the State Autism Task Force.
Monica Meyer Consulting offers training, consultation, and a wide range of evidence-based ASD resources and strategies to support parents and care professionals.
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