Gavin's Journey
Gavin Schultz will share his journey with autism. He is such an inspiration with his positive attitude. He lets his light truly shine and brings smiles to faces when he and his faithful autism service dog Rusty enters a room. With the help of his mother, Cindy Schultz, and Rapid Prompting Method therapist, Jackie Dorshorst, Gavin will demonstrate that all children/adults are smart and have voices that need to be heard!
Jacqueline Dorshorst
Jackie Dorshorst is a Speech/Language Pathologist with more than 20 years of experience working with a variety of abilities. During her search for methods to help those with autism, she met Soma Mukhopadhyay and was introduced to Rapid Prompting Method (RPM). Jackie was certified in Soma® Rapid Prompting Method in August, 2012. She owns RPM+ for Autism & Other Disabilities, LLC. Jackie enjoys teaching students RPM and training parents/caregivers and teachers how to implement RPM.
Gavin Schultz
Gavin Schultz is a teenage autism advocate and inspiring Ambassador of Autism Solution Pieces (a non- profit organization in WI). He uses RPM to spell on a letter board or an iPad. “RPM is my voice.” “I am a child of God who is autistic; I have gifts to share like everyone else.” Rusty is Gavin’s autism service dog and trusty sidekick, who has allowed him to go places and do many things. “Rusty gives me courage. Rusty gives me freedom. Rusty makes me brave.” Gavin’s struggles have become his strongest strengths. “I want to be a public speaker and write a book.” Since his diagnosis of autism at the age of 3, he has gone through many therapies and treatments. He has a tremendous love for family and friends. He has a positive outlook on life and loves to share God’s love with everyone he meets. “God has blessed my life in so many ways. He always takes care of me. He always helps me see the good in situations others can’t see. I know He is always here for me.”
Cindy Schultz
Cindy Schultz is a housewife and mother of 5. Since Gavin’s diagnoses of autism, she has been a voice for the voiceless and a selfless advocate for the autism community. Cindy’s passion touches the hearts of families by her volunteer efforts and leading a support group since 2005. Cindy’s blessed to be the co-founder and president of Autism Solution Pieces in WI. Cindy and Gavin’s experiences have been documented in several area newspaper articles. With faith, hope, patience, understanding and love, Cindy believes those affected by ASD can meet their full potential.
