Jodi Murphy is a mom, marketing specialist, lifestyle journalist and out-of-the-box thinker who works daily to promote self-acceptance and understanding for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Jodi founded Geek Club Books to give her son, Jonathan, the opportunity to share his experiences growing up with children on the spectrum in an inspirational, respectful, humorous and entertaining way.
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Inspiration:
Jodi’s son, Jonathan, was her inspiration for starting Geek Club Books.
When Jodi’s son, Jonathan, was in high school, he was introduced to a theater program. This led to a career for him and he became a professional voice actor. But the unpredictability of the life of an actor caused a lot of anxiety and stress for someone on the spectrum.
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Autism Resource:
- The Don’t Freak Out Guide To Parenting Kids With Asperger’s
by Sharon Fuentes – A simple & straightforward guide to parenting kids with Aspergers.
Interview Links:
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Geek Club Books: Changing the world’s view of autism, one story at a time.