From Challenge to Calling: A Family’s Autism Journey With Nonverbal Child - Juli Reynolds
From Challenge to Calling: A Family’s Autism Journey With Nonverbal Child - Juli Reynolds  
Podcast: The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin
Published On: Tue Apr 07 2026
Description: One in 31 children in the United States has autism, and for parents, the journey often tests faith and endurance. Juli Reynolds is the board chair of the Anchor of Hope Foundation, a Georgia-based Christian organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers through financial aid, community, spiritual encouragement, and programs promoting growth, independence, and purpose. The foundation defines developmental disability as one acquired in childhood requiring lifelong support, with autism being a primary example. Juli was inspired to become an Occupational Therapist after caring for her youngest brother with severe, nonverbal autism. She now helps connect parents with resources to support their children through every stage of life. TAKEAWAYS Anchor of Hope was founded to provide a "yes" for caregivers in a sea of "nos” Disability acquired during childhood often requires lifelong support, which can be challenging for aging parents Anchor of Hope is developing supported employment opportunities to provide pathways to independence, connection and long-term impacts Anchor of Hope’s Autism Awareness Festival provides a place for families to connect with local resources and the community 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE BARK App (get 10% off with code TINA): https://bit.ly/CCMBark BARK Phone: https://bit.ly/TinaBark 5K Trail Race video: https://bit.ly/4sEvP2f AAF Race Promo video: https://bit.ly/4bXb3nM 🔗 CONNECT WITH ANCHOR OF HOPE FOUNDATION Website: https://www.anchorofhopefoundation.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anchorofhopefoundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aohfoundation/ 📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY WAVwatch (get 15% off with code TINA): https://wavwatch.com/tina RogersHood (use code TINA for 10% off): https://www.rogershood.com/?coupon=tina Faces of Choice: https://facesofchoice.org/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom 📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://theccmshow.lightcast.com/ 📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM 💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2024 Recap & 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReport Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/