Consultations and Trainings
Understanding leads to inclusion - and inclusion creates meaningful change.
Helping you move from knowledge to action.
At My Autism Ally, we believe that understanding leads to inclusion—and inclusion creates meaningful change. Our consultation and training services are designed to empower individuals, families, educators, and organizations with the knowledge, practical tools, and confidence to better support autistics in everyday environments. We go beyond simply sharing information by focusing on real-world application, equipping you to create supportive, inclusive spaces where autistic people can truly thrive.
Whether you’re a educator building an inclusive classroom environment, a health care provider looking for staff training or a workplace striving to become more neurodiversity-affirming, our services are tailored to meet your unique needs. We take a strengths-based, person-centered approach that honors each individual’s identity, communication style, and sensory experience.
Our Personalized Consultations and Training
One-on-one or small group sessions focused on your specific challenges and goals. We provide practical strategies for communication, behavior support, sensory needs, and daily routines.
Engaging, evidence-informed trainings for schools, businesses, and organizations. Topics include autism awareness, inclusive practices, communication strategies, and creating supportive environments.
We don’t just teach—we partner with you to apply what you’ve learned in real-world settings.
Our Approach
We center autistic voices and prioritize respect, dignity, and autonomy in everything we do. Our training moves beyond awareness to actionable change, helping you build environments where autistic individuals feel understood, supported, and valued.
Who We Serve
Educators and school teams
Healthcare and service providers
Employers and workplace leaders
Community organizations
Service Fees
All consultation and training services are fee-based. Pricing varies depending on the type of service, duration, and level of customization required. We are happy to discuss your needs and provide a detailed quote to ensure the best fit for your goals and budget.
Why Autism Ally?
Because allyship is more than a label—it’s a commitment. We equip you with the insight and tools to turn that commitment into meaningful, lasting impact.
Our Services
Autism/Sensory Consultation
My Autism Ally provides Sensory Calming Consultations to local non-profit organizations, businesses and government agencies within northeast Indiana. We provide:
In-person walk throughs of your business or organization, taking a whole-person approach that thoughtfully considers the sensory needs of autistic individuals and others with sensory sensitivities.
Personalized suggestions to create a more welcoming space, offered at a range of price points. We recognize that most businesses and organizations operate within budget limitations, so we focus on realistic, phased improvements that build toward your ideal sensory-friendly environment.
We help you find and access the items you need, while also identifying possible funding opportunities to support your efforts.
Autism/Neurodiversity Training
My Autism Ally provides autism training to support groups, service groups, government agencies, non-profit organizations and local businesses. Trainings can be customized to meet the specific needs of your group. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Autism 101
Behavior is Communication: Sensory Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorder
911- First Responder Training
Hygiene, Puberty and Sexuality on the Autism Spectrum
Medicaid Waiver - What is it? How to apply?
Staff training- Understanding the strengths and challenges of autistics and providing meaningful accommodations.
Meet our Team!
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Bil Easley
Training Ally
Bil is the father of a son diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He has experience dealing with many of the issues involving schools and other agencies in this area. Luke is now living in a group home and doing well as his parents continue to learn.
He is an experienced teacher and collaborator He has been working with families, schools, first responders and other organizations for 30+ years as a consultant to help people make better behavior choices.
He is a certified autism specialist through the international board of credentialing and continuing education standards. He is also certified to teach crisis intervention with advanced verbal skills and trauma informed care.
Special areas of concentration include diet and its effects on the brain and behavior, the effects of screen time on the developing brain, best practices for educators and other lifestyle interventions to help people live the best life possible.
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Susan Crowell
Executive Director and Founder
Susan’s expertise in mental health and autism is shaped by a combination of lived experience and professional work, giving me a well-rounded and deeply personal perspective. As the child of a parent who struggled with mental illness, she gained early insight into the complexities, resilience, and lifelong challenges that can come with navigating mental health. This experience informs her understanding of the layered needs of autistic individuals, particularly those with co-occurring mental health diagnoses.
Her work within the special education system gives her a unique dual perspective, seeing firsthand the challenges schools face in supporting diverse learners, while also understanding the concerns, hopes, and advocacy efforts of families working to secure appropriate services for their children.
As a disability advocate and as a parent of a child on the autism spectrum for over 20 years gives her long-term insight into how systems, resources, and access to support have evolved. She have navigated these changes both personally and alongside other families, which strengthens her ability to offer practical, compassionate, and informed guidance.
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Samantha Drudge
Program Director
Samantha Drudge is a disability advocate and autism consultant with extensive experience supporting individuals, families, and educators across school and community settings. She provides consultation and training services focused on autism, sensory needs, and inclusive practices.
As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, Samantha brings over 20 years of lived experience navigating services, supports, and educational systems. Combined with her professional background in special education and mental health, she offers a practical, compassionate, and collaborative approach to helping others better understand and support autistic individuals.