Your Stories

  Dear Bright Buddies Community, I want to take a moment to share some important updates with our beloved families and supporters to ensure clarity about our mission and commitment to you. Bright Buddies was born in 2017 out of a deeply personal mission. As a single father of two children, one of whom has been diagnosed with ADHD, and with a nephew on the autism spectrum, I’ve walked the same path as many of you. My journey with Bright Buddies has always been about helping families like mine—raising awareness, promoting acceptance, and creating solutions that truly support our community....

    Introduction: At Bright Buddies, we strive to create a world where every individual with autism feels understood, supported, and embraced. Our mission took an unexpected turn when our founder, Simon, had a remarkable encounter with a 12 year-old non-verbal boy named Maximus (Max) at a community complex in Irvine, California. This serendipitous meeting not only touched Simon's heart but also set in motion a series of events that led to an incredible connection between Max's family and our own. This blog post shares the heartwarming story of Simon and Max, demonstrating the power of compassion, understanding, and friendship....

  Talloobi is autistic. And yes he’s probably considered severely autistic. Or what the professionals like to label, a level 3.Does he suffer because of the limitations he has? Yes. Yes sometimes he does. Do we suffer with him? Yes. We suffer with him & for him.But his autism is part of who he is. It’s not ALL that he is, but it’s a big chunk of who my Talloobi is. How can I hate it?And if we (the caregivers) don’t or cannot accept our own kids because of their uniqueness, how can we expect others to?Why the hell are...