Stephani McGirr

I have spent over eleven years researching and implementing the use of holistic nutrition and behavioral therapy to help children struggling with autism spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD and SPD (as well as the many other labels children get these days!) My educational and professional backgrounds, in addition to my personal experience, enable me to help families look beyond the disability to bring out their child’s full potential naturally.

When my oldest child was diagnosed as gifted with problems in the autism spectrum, sensory processing disorder (SPD), ODD and ADHD, I sought solutions. With a B.S. in Biology, specifically Human Anatomy and Physiology, I keenly understand the body. I even worked as a surgical assistant during my university studies. So my interest in natural and alte ative approaches is firmly grounded in knowledge of traditional medicine.

I am also an expert in child development and learning. I minored in child psychology in college, pursuing teacher training in my final year. I created, developed and taught courses in Biology, Physics and Chemistry for an Upward Bound university level summer program for high school students.

While pregnant with our first child, we made the life-changing decision to move to Austria, my husband’s home. I have since focused on raising my children, which has been uniquely challenging with our son’s special needs.

Originally from Texas, I still live in Austria with my husband and four children, aged 4 to 12. I always knew I wanted to have a large family of my own and work with children in some aspect.

I am by no means the perfect mother, but I simply do what I can to find ways to help my children and improve our family life. I am now turning my focus to help other families break free from the pain and suffering that special needs can bring into their lives.