Welcome to Bright Path 4 Autism
A Brighter Future for Autistic Youth & Peace of Mind For You!
Starting with a personalized 90-day action plan, Bright Path 4 Autism transforms your overwhelm and uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and community so your child can thrive in school, in life, and into adulthood.
From Confusion to Clarity... Together
If you’re overwhelmed by what comes next, you’re in the right place. Together, we’ll turn fear and confusion into a step by step plan that supports your child’s independence and your peace of mind.
Led by Susan Tatem, Founder and CEO of Bright Path 4 Autism, longtime advocate, and proud mom to an autistic daughter.
Together, We’ll Develop…
Daily living skills and real world readiness
Planning for life after high school
Clear next steps, without the overwhelm
YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF…
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.
I work with parents who love their child fiercely, and still lie awake wondering what adulthood is going to look like.
You’re raising an autistic teen and you feel the clock ticking toward adulthood.
You’re worried about life after high school and you don’t know what to do first.
Your child needs daily living skills, not only academic goals.
You’ve been to meeting after meeting and still don’t feel clear.
You’re doing everything you can, and you’re exhausted.
You want a realistic plan that fits your child, not a one size fits all checklist.
You want your child to become more independent, confident, and prepared for adult life.
You want to feel steady again, with a clear path forward.
There’s a way to move forward without carrying this alone.
Our Mission Pillars: Educate, Empower, Elevate
Everything I do with families is built on these three pillars, because real progress happens when you understand the path, feel confident leading it, and take consistent next steps.
Educate
Understand what matters most right now, what supports exist, and what steps actually move the needle.
Empower
Feel confident advocating, planning, and making decisions that fit your child and your family.
Elevate
Build a future that’s bigger than fear, with real world readiness and a path toward meaningful adult life.
Because Every Piece Matters.
Services
01
IEP Power Series
Your starting guide for building strong educational support including workbook.
02
Parent Power Night Series
Weekly bite-size trainings by school level with open Q&A and community support.
03
Next Step Navigator Series
Turn high school into a launchpad so you always know the next right step toward adulthood.
04
Resource Hub
Learn about what services are available in your state and how to access them.
05
1-1 Coaching and Support Community
Individual planning and guidance. Stay supported between sessions with community of people who get it.
06
Seminars & Live Events
Learn from experts, ask real questions, and feel empowered.
My Story Sneak Peak...
Hi, I’m Susan.
I’m the Founder and CEO of Bright Path 4 Autism, and I’m also a mom to an autistic daughter who inspires everything I do. I’ve spent 30 years working in physical therapy, and I’ve spent a lifetime advocating, planning, and problem solving inside real life, not just on paper.
I created Bright Path 4 Autism because so many families feel unsupported during school years, then feel completely lost when adulthood gets close. I’m here to help you build a clear path forward, one step at a time, with support that’s practical, compassionate, and steady.
Read My Story
Link: https://brightpath4autism.org/my-story
If you’re carrying fear about the future, I understand. You’re not behind, and we can start with one next step.
COMING APRIL 2, 2026…
Daring to Belong: Stories of Autism Courage and Connection is a powerful anthology of real-life stories from parents, caregivers, autistic voices, and allies who’ve walked the road of autism and kept going anyway.
These pages hold the messy, meaningful moments, the hard wins, the quiet courage, and the breakthroughs that happen when someone chooses connection over isolation. If you’ve ever felt unseen, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next, you’ll find hope here. Because everyone deserves to belong.
As someone who has always been anxious about my autistic child's future, Bright Path 4 Autism's approach and understanding instantly put me at ease...
