- My name is Liz,
and my husband Dave and I have four beautiful kids.
John and Jordan are both on the autism spectrum.
Children on the spectrum can become fixated
on a special interest.
Lately, Jordan's passion has been baking.
We like to use it as a motivator.
Do you want to bake cupcakes? - Mm-hmm.
- Okay, we can't bake a cupcake until we do this homework.
Leaning into their interests
has helped them with their self-esteem
and their independence, but it's also been a great way
for us to bond as a family.