About I See, You See Inc.
Our vision is to help build a community where individuals with Autism and their families feel seen, supported, and included. We envision a future where families have easier access to knowledge and education- including resources, advocacy, sensory-friendly experiences, and practical support for both the major barriers and the everyday challenges they face.
Our Story
When Carter was diagnosed with Autism at 3 years old, our family entered a world that required us to learn, adjust, advocate, ask questions, and figure out so much on our own. There were the big things - diagnosis, therapies, school supports, services, and appointments, but there were also the small, everyday challenges that people often don’t see – haircuts, brushing his teeth, and even potty training.
The sensory needs. The changes in routine. Communication. Finding providers who truly understand your child. Learning what resources are available. Trying to make everyday experiences like haircuts, daycare, school, outings, appointments, family events - work for a child who may see the world differently.
Along the way, I realized something else: not every family is given the same information, resources, or opportunities.
There are families who don’t learn about Early Intervention, IEP supports, OPWDD, respite, AAC, SSI, advocacy, transportation assistance, and other valuable resources until much later - if they ever hear about them at all! Families should not have to know the right person, have extra money, understand complicated systems, or kick down every door just to get their child the support they deserve!
That became a major part of the reason I See, You See Inc. exists.
But I also wanted to change the way people view Autism.
Carter’s diagnosis did not mean there was something wrong with him. It meant that he experienced the world differently - and I wanted people to understand that difference instead of fearing it, judging it, or trying to erase it.
That is where I See, You See comes from.
It is about learning to see the world through another person’s eyes. It is about seeing the child beyond the diagnosis. It is about seeing the parent who is doing their best. It is about seeing the needs that are obvious, but also noticing the small, day-to-day challenges that are so easily overlooked.
What began as our family’s journey has grown into a mission to make sure other families do not have to navigate theirs alone.
We want families to have access to resources, education, advocacy, sensory-friendly opportunities, and a community that understands them. I want parents to feel empowered to ask questions and advocate for their children. I want children like Carter to be seen, heard, included, supported, and celebrated for exactly who they are.
Because sometimes changing a family’s life doesn’t begin with something huge.
Sometimes it begins with simply saying:
I see you. I see what you’re facing. And you don’t have to face it alone.
We're Building Together
Dereka D. Newsome - Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Courtney Newsome Sr. - Chief Operating Officer
Courtney Newsome Jr. - AUSOME Ambassador
McKaila Roberson - Social Media Content Specialist
