Who We Are

Our Story

Puzzle Pieces Squared (P2) was born from a deeply personal journey that transformed our lives. As young parents, we noticed early signs that our twins were different, yet we knew little about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the time. When the official diagnosis came, we were overwhelmed, both by the emotional weight of the news and the daunting path ahead. Our pediatrician’s words still echo in our minds: “Mourn the way you thought life was going to be, and embrace the path you’re on.”

Those words, though difficult to hear, guided us to where we are today. P2 was founded out of our desire to create a better path not just for our children, but for countless families navigating the challenges of raising children with ASD. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure that families receive the specialized therapies and support their children need to thrive.

As we immersed ourselves in the world of ASD care, one painful truth became clear: the system wasn’t built for families like ours. While our insurance covered some basics, we were consistently told that the most crucial therapies—those that would significantly improve our children’s quality of life—were either underfunded or completely excluded from coverage.

We were left asking ourselves, “How can we give our children the best chance at a fulfilling life if the resources they need are out of reach?”

Our experience was common among many families, and while we initially supported research fundraisers, we wanted to make a more direct impact. This inspired us to create a community focused on awareness and tangible support. We began by sharing our story on Facebook, and after a year of dedicated effort, we officially launched Puzzle Pieces Squared in 2015.

Today, P2 assists families and educators across New Jersey and Philadelphia, helping them access the financial support they need for therapies, equipment, and specialized services.