Effie is a passionate mommy of a 6 year old boy. Her mother’s intuition had her seeking guidance and advocating to have her son tested as early as 1 years old. Her son was diagnosed with Autism when he was 2 and a half years old.

The news, like for many families, was hard to hear. Not knowing much more than what is portrayed on television regarding autism, the family did not know what to expect. After some research online, Effie found ABA Therapy.
The process has been a long one, but the most rewarding in her life. She has watched her little baby turn into a big boy. He now will talk your ear off about anything science related where only a few years ago he wasn’t able to ask for water. Throughout the pandemic Effie was homeschooling her son and working with an ABA therapist via zoom so that he could continue ABA therapy. This allowed her to get a very hands-on understanding of how the program worked and also made it much simpler to implement into their daily lives.
Her son is her reason for  the idea of La Ruche (The Hive), through online chats and her facebook group Pieces of the Puzzle, as well as meeting other families in person through activities, Effie came to realize that more help is needed.
The dream of La Ruche (The HIve) is to help the entire family unit. From Guiding Parents on how to properly fill out the necessary paperwork, having discussions about the stress of a special needs family member, allowing siblings a chance to be heard and feel appreciated for their own individuality, as well as having multiple therapies available at one centralized location. The goal is to help the family as a whole.