NATALIE

About Natalie

During her childhood years, inclusion and the general awareness of Autism was different.

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Natalie found it difficult to make friends, learn how to play appropriately or know how to talk to her peers. Natalie became very involved in her sister’s programs and therapies at the age of 9, and once she learned about who Angie is as an individual and how she expresses herself, Natalie was inspired with the idea that we are all different and we all love in our own ways. She learned that it’s not about being “normal” it’s about embracing everyone for who they are and what they can do.

At the age of 12, Natalie volunteered at a special needs camp with children with Autism, and saw that she isn’t the only one as an Autism sibling. And, she also learned that no two people with Autism are alike.

After opening her practice, Pieces of Inspiration in October 2014, Natalie learned about the importance of developing a strong, in sync multidisciplinary team which embraces the collaborative approach to learning and child development. This approach combines inspiration with education and therapeutic input and serves to create meaningful learning opportunities for children with autism.

Natalie found that in her practice, families felt a “sense of home” and they would trust that their child was in good hands, because they instantly felt the inspirational environment, and so did their kids. Families loved how Natalie put together a team for their kids, to support them through any ups and downs, and she served as a constant and consistent support, helping families to connect with others in the Autism community.

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Natalie Castro, real estate agent and Autism friendly home designer, uses her personal and professional experience to impact the lives of families of children with special needs through creating a lifestyle that promotes cognitive development through real estate.