About Me

Welcome to my website. My name is Jayde Ochoa and I’m the mom to a beautiful autistic three year old named Mason, who also has a diagnosis of suspected childhood apraxia of speech(CAS).

God had a plan from the very beginning in preparing me for being Mason’s mama. He knew I needed time. I am THAT person. Over-planner, perfectionist and punctual. I love to research, learn and study in depth about the things that are important to me.

I did not start my educational career in special education. I was hired to be a high school volleyball coach first and a special education teacher spot was attached to that position. What started as my secondary role, quickly became my primary passion and purpose. The children I worked with transformed my heart more than they will ever know and most importantly they changed my son’s life.

When Mason came into the world, I didn’t dream of using the knowledge I gained in my special education career for my own child. I thought it was a passion I would return to once he went to school. I don’t know everything, but because of my career I have the connections and knowledge of how to find answers for him and our family. Despite having this “leg up”, I still feel overwhelmed and frustrated at times. I have defeated thoughts and occasional doubts that I’m not making all of the right decisions for him in the moment. Although I have concerns about his future, my background knowledge gives me the courage and confidence to be his advocate throughout this journey.

You are not alone. I understand and am going through this process alongside you. Let’s figure this out together and navigate this process as a team!