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Ebony Mitchell has been exceeding expectations for as long as anyone can remember.  Diagnosed with Autism as a small child, Ebony always had to work twice as hard as other kids her age in order to communicate her wants and needs.  She remembers her early childhood as an often frustrating time, full of confusion and misplaced anger.  “I used to not have words,” she recalls thoughtfully.  “I knew what I wanted to say, but I just couldn’t.  It made me sad and mad.” When it became obvious Ebony required more stability and routine in her life, her Grandmother, Marlene, became Ebony’s guardian, and most fierce advocate.  Working tirelessly, Marlene enrolled Ebony in early childhood classes and found her a case manager.  She worked closely with Ebony’s teachers and therapists.  She researched Autism and the strategies and interventions that slowly but surely helped transform kids who are non-verbal into [...]