Autism advocacy meets cautious optimism about TMS

The brief

Kelly Jensen traces her son’s path from early communication delays and difficult school years to adulthood, emphasizing acceptance, emotional regulation, and practical support over attempts to fix autism.

The family used adaptive communication, special interests, therapy, exercise, and tools such as the Zones of Regulation while working toward greater independence and more effective ways to navigate meltdowns.

After anxiety, OCD, hoarding, aggression, and medication challenges intensified, Kelly found TMS through research into OCD treatment and a provider experienced with autistic patients.

She describes EEG-guided treatment and early changes that felt dramatic, including her son walking past a familiar airport elevator and a neighbor recognizing him again.

Kelly presents TMS as a potentially repeatable option, not a cure, urging families to avoid unaffordable promises, use available resources, and document what actually changes.

Through Refrigerator Moms, Kelly extends that practical approach with free, research-based resources on autism parenting, ABA, pathological demand avoidance, screen time, and siblings.