"You have to find ways to get laughter into your day because life is heavy."  Amy McCoy is an autism parent, children’s author and disability educator. Her debut children’s novel, Little Big Sister, shares the sibling perspective of growing up with a brother who has autism. Amy combines her expertise as a former elementary school teacher with her experience of parenting a child with autism as she visits elementary schools, libraries, bookstores, and parenting groups offering interactive presentations highlighting disability awareness. Amy’s children, Matthew and Kathryn, are the inspiration for her books and her work. Learn more at www.littlebigsisterbook.com.  To stay connected with Jess, head to www.jessplusthemess.com.  If you are interested in being a guest please reach out at [email protected]. I'd love to hear what you think, so please rate and review! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jess-ronne/support