Meet the Creator

I’m a mother of three incredible children on the autism spectrum, a data analyst, and a technology specialist. For more than 20 years, I’ve navigated the complicated world of education, healthcare, and support & services—not just professionally, but personally, as a mom searching for answers for my own children.

My youngest has Down syndrome and was diagnosed with autism as a young adult. My two older children also received their autism diagnoses in adulthood.

Over the years, through my own experiences and conversations with other parents, I came to understand something important:

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t finding help. It’s knowing what help exists, what questions to ask, and where to begin.

The Moment That Inspired AskALLE

In 2024, a friend contacted me about a young mother who had recently moved to Arizona with her autistic son. She was overwhelmed, unfamiliar with the available resources, and unsure where to start.

As I helped her navigate her options, I remembered my own experience moving to Arizona years earlier—the questions, the research, and the frustration of trying to understand systems that didn’t always connect.

And one thought stayed with me:

What happens to families who don’t have someone to call?

That question became the beginning of AskALLE. I wanted to combine my personal experience, years of research, and background in technology to create something that could make this journey easier for others.

Not another overwhelming list of links. Not another place where you’re left to figure everything out on your own. But a guide that helps you connect the dots.

Why This Journey Can Be So Difficult

• Disconnected systems. Schools, healthcare providers, insurance programs, and government agencies often have different rules, requirements, and timelines, leaving families to piece everything together.
• Confusing terminology. IEP, FAPE, AHCCCS, DDD, ALTCS, SSI—the acronyms alone can make understanding your options overwhelming.
• Not knowing what to ask. Important evaluations, accommodations, services, or benefits may require specific requests or applications. You can’t ask about something you don’t know exists.
• Changing needs and eligibility. From childhood through adulthood, transitions bring new questions, decisions, and responsibilities.
• Finding reliable information. Outdated resources, conflicting advice, and state-specific requirements can make it difficult to know what applies to your situation.
• The demands of everyday life. Between appointments, paperwork, work, and family responsibilities, finding time to research and understand everything can feel impossible.

These systems are connected in our lives, but they don’t always connect with each other.

How AskALLE Helps

AskALLE is the guide I wish I’d had. Created for neurodivergent individuals, people with developmental disabilities, and their families, AskALLE is designed to make complex information easier to understand and help people identify practical next steps.

With Alle, your AI-powered guide, you can ask questions, explore trusted resources, understand your options, and access tools to help you feel more informed, prepared, and organized.

You don’t have to learn everything today. You don’t have to have all the answers. You just need a place to begin.

Go ahead, AskALLE^™

— Crystal Johnson, Founder & Product Designer