Linda Orleans

Linda lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband and beautiful 22-year-old daughter who has autism and Crohn’s disease. She is a consultant and writer who holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Southern California. Linda’s articles have been featured in various magazines and outlets, some of which include: Her View from Home, The Baltimore Sun, Today Parents, Finding Cooper's Voice, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Filter Free Parents. Having scaled back from her full-time position as a school social worker, Linda continues her passion of advocating for her daughter and others with special needs through writing and speaking engagements. Linda's daughter, Danielle, has a Youtube channel, which you can find at: "Reaching Danielle's Voice".