Eileen Miller

Eileen Miller is a parent, advocate, an unofficial autism service coordinator, and ordinary housewife who found herself in extraordinary circumstances. When her youngest daughter Kim Miller, was born, she was totally at a loss on how to parent a child with very special needs.

Raising a child with autism has been one of the main challenges of her life. Being continually presented with unique situations, she became a quick study at creative problem solving. Through the years of building functional language and communication, she learned what only 23 yrs. of experience can teach.

She has been privy to some of the most intimate workings and development of her daughter's mind by means of Kim's artwork. Utilizing Kim's art talent for showing what she was experiencing, gave Eileen the tools to advocate effectively allowing her daughter's voice to be heard.

Eileen has written two books regarding her experience and is passionate about speaking to families regarding physical/mental health and wellness as well as the importance of team building between professionals and parents. Problem solving and strategies for change is probably one of her foremost strengths.She believes in supporting a child with autism towards success, whether it is a life skill, vocational or academics.

Two notable quotes:

"Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist."

- Eileen Miller, The Girl Who Spoke With Pictures, Autism Through Art

“Autism: Where the "randomness of life" collides and clashes with an individual"s need for the sameness."

-Eileen Miller, Behind the Pictures- Autism: Strategies for Change