About Us

Founded by Danielle Berwick, this organization was born from lived experience, resilience, and unwavering love. As a mom of four — two boys and two girls — Danielle’s journey took on a deeper meaning when she began navigating life as a parent raising two incredible boys, Noah and Jovanni, on the autism spectrum. What began as a personal search for support, understanding, and reliable resources soon revealed a greater need within the community: families needed a centralized place to find inclusion events, trusted organizations, and genuine encouragement.

Here in Hampton Roads, families often struggle to locate sensory-friendly activities, autism-inclusive events, and local support services without spending hours searching. Danielle created this platform to change that.

Butterfly Kids Grow serves as a hub where parents and caregivers of children with autism — of all ages — can easily find:

• Local autism and sensory-friendly events

• Community inclusion activities

• Organizations that support families of children with ASD

• Resources, guidance, and shared experiences from a parent who understands firsthand

The Purpose

The purpose of Butterfly Kids Grow is to serve as a centralized resource and community-based platform for autism-related and sensory-friendly events throughout Hampton Roads. The organization is committed to connecting families to reputable local organizations, service providers, and support networks that assist children and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Butterfly Kids Grow seeks to provide accessible information, promote community engagement, and share lived experiences that inform, encourage, and empower parents and caregivers. Through advocacy and collaboration, the organization works to advance awareness, expand accessibility, and foster meaningful inclusion for individuals with autism and their families within the community.