About Us
Casos de Autismo
1 de cada 22 niños
en California
1 de cada 36 niños
en USA
1 de cada 115 niños
en Mexico
1 de cada 100 niños
a nivel mundial, pero varia en cada pais.
Meet the Team of Professionals
Ollie
Ollie is the heart and inspiration behind Spectrum Parents Academy.
He doesn’t just inspire the work—we build everything through his eyes, his joy, and his deep connection to the world around him. Ollie has a powerful gift: he teaches through real-life experience, challenging assumptions and testing every paradigm with curiosity, courage, and truth.
He loves decorating his ever-patient chocolate labrador, Hercules, finds joy in discovering new places while traveling, and bursts into laughter every time he hears the word “love.”
To Ollie, life is vibrant, bold, and full of wonder.
He experiences the world intensely—riding roller coasters with fearless joy and reminding us that there’s never a dull moment when you truly feel it all.
Ollie reminds us that learning is not linear, connection is everything, and that the most meaningful education often comes from listening with your heart.
En Español:
Ollie es el corazón e inspiración de Spectrum Parents Academy. No solo inspira este proyecto—construimos todo a través de sus ojos, su alegría y su profunda conexión con el mundo que lo rodea.
Ollie tiene un don muy especial: enseña a través de la experiencia real, desafiando paradigmas con curiosidad, valentía y autenticidad.
Le encanta decorar a su paciente labrador chocolate, Hércules, disfruta viajar y no puede evitar reírse cada vez que escucha la palabra “amor.”
Para Ollie, la vida es intensa, brillante y llena de asombro.
Vive el mundo con todos sus sentidos—adora las montañas rusas y nos recuerda que
nunca hay un momento aburrido cuando te permites sentirlo todo
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Ollie nos enseña que el aprendizaje no siempre es lineal, que la conexión lo es todo, y que la educación más valiosa nace de escuchar con el corazón.
Experience director
Naxielly Cordoba
Naxielly Cordoba, D.C.
is the mother of an incredible autistic child and the founder of Spectrum Parents Academy. Born and raised in Oaxaca, Mexico, she combines professional training with lived experience to empower families raising neurodivergent children.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Holistic Health, and is a licensed Upper Cervical Chiropractor with a specialized focus on the nervous system. Her approach is rooted in curiosity and critical thinking—qualities she developed early in life while navigating complex health issues within her own family.
For over a decade, Dr. Cordoba has worked with autistic children and with patients needing care in the comfort of their homes. Her passion lies in helping families understand their options and find what truly supports their child’s well-being.
She also loves baking with alternative flours, practices photography, and has received awards for her creative work.
En Español:
Naxielly Cordoba, D.C. es madre de un niño autista increíble y fundadora de Spectrum Parents Academy. Nacida y criada en Oaxaca, México, combina formación profesional con experiencia de vida para empoderar a familias que crían niños neurodivergentes.
Tiene una Licenciatura en Kinesiología con una especialización en Salud Holística, y es quiropráctica certificada en la técnica de Upper Cervical, con un enfoque único en el sistema nervioso. Su mirada crítica y curiosa hacia la salud comenzó desde muy joven, al acompañar los desafíos médicos dentro de su propia familia.
Durante más de una década, la Dra. Cordoba ha trabajado con niños autistas y con pacientes que requieren atención en la comodidad de sus hogares. Su pasión es ayudar a las familias a comprender sus opciones y encontrar lo que realmente apoya el bienestar de sus hijos.
También disfruta la repostería con harinas alternativas, la fotografía, y ha recibido premios por su trabajo creativo.
Founder
Na' Neli
Na’ Neli is the official mascot of Spectrum Parents Academy—a golden jaguar alebrije who represents the beauty of neurodivergent children.
Non-verbal and full of heart, Na’ Neli communicates with an AAC device, stims with joy, and reminds us that every child deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated—just as they are.
Their name means “I’m with you”—because no one should walk this journey alone.
En Español:
Na’ Neli es la mascota oficial de Spectrum Parents Academy—un jaguar dorado inspirado en los alebrijes que representa la belleza de los niños neurodivergentes.
Es no verbal y está lleno de corazón. Se comunica con un dispositivo AAC, hace stimming cuando está feliz y nos recuerda que todos los niños merecen ser vistos, escuchados y celebrados tal como son.
Su nombre significa “Yo contigo”—porque nadie debería caminar este camino en soledad.
Mascot
Just a little help and understanding can make their hearts happier.
Here is something fundamental in this program: Normalizing neurodiversity.
Honoring our children's "no" is undoubtedly one of the most challenging practices we undertake as parents. It often means putting aside our own needs or expectations in the moment to respect theirs. We want them to learn, we want to stick to the plan, we want things to go smoothly. But by insisting on our way, we risk disconnecting from them and eroding the trust we've worked so hard to build.
It's not about letting children avoid everything they don't like. It's about teaching them something far more important: that their voice matters. That they have the right to express their boundaries and needs..
Parenting is hard, there’s no doubt about that. Raising a neurodivergent child? It can be exhausting. Between therapy appointments, doctor visits, and trying to follow advice and expectations, there are days when I feel like I can barely keep up.
And then there’s the family dynamic. It’s tough to come home after a long day and feel like you have to explain or defend your child’s needs to relatives who might not fully understand. I’ve had moments where I’ve heard comments like, “Why doesn’t he do this like his cousin does?” or “I’m sure if you tried harder, he’d behave differently.” Those words hurt, even though I know they don’t come from a bad place.
How to move on from " getting the diagnosis to have a game plan. And for your partner and you to be align for this adventure.
With a little more information and a clear plan of action, Spectrum Parents Academy can transform your family’s life and make their hearts happier. Because action with knowledge is success!
Con un poco más de información y un plan de acción claro, Spectrum Parents Academy puede transformar la vida de tu familia y hacer sus corazones más felices. ¡Porque la acción con conocimiento es éxito!
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