Our Story: Born From A Mother’s Love
Where Love Becomes Advocacy
Supporting and celebrating families navigating autism and lifelong disabilities — with dignity, empowerment, and community.
A mother’s journey. A son’s light. A mission born from love.
Where Love Becomes Advocacy
Supporting and celebrating families navigating autism and lifelong disabilities — with dignity, empowerment, and community.
A mother’s journey. A son’s light. A mission born from love.
Our Story:
The Autism Project – FLOS Inc. was born from a mother’s love.
Founder & CEO DaQueen Monroe created TAP-FLOS in honor of her son, Shaquan — whose brilliance, strength, and resilience inspired a mission larger than a diagnosis. Raising a child with autism opened her eyes to the gaps in support, resources, and representation for families — especially Black and Brown mothers advocating in silence. She turned pain into purpose, and advocacy into action. Today, TAP-FLOS stands as a beacon of hope, serving, uplifting, and empowering families impacted by autism and lifelong disabilities through education, community connection, support programming, and inclusive celebration.
This is not a project --
it’s a movement built from love.
Mission
To support, empower, and celebrate individuals with autism and lifelong disabilities — and the families who love and advocate for them — through education, community programs, empowerment events, and inclusive spaces that honor dignity and potential.
Vision
A world where every autistic and disabled individual — and every parent who walks beside them — is seen, supported, and celebrated. A world where love leads, inclusion is the standard, and families rise together.
What We Do
We provide culturally-informed services, joyful events, and powerful empowerment spaces including:
Our Impact
Community Impact
Media, Partnerships & Community Recognition
See On TV
The Autism Project – FLOS Inc. was born from a mother’s love.
Founder & CEO DaQueen Monroe created TAP-FLOS in honor of her son, Shaquan — whose brilliance, strength, and resilience inspired a mission larger than a diagnosis. Raising a child with autism opened her eyes to the gaps in support, resources, and representation for families — especially Black and Brown mothers advocating in silence. She turned pain into purpose, and advocacy into action. Today, TAP-FLOS stands as a beacon of hope, serving, uplifting, and empowering families impacted by autism and lifelong disabilities through education, community connection, support programming, and inclusive celebration.
This is not a project --
it’s a movement built from love.
Mission
To support, empower, and celebrate individuals with autism and lifelong disabilities — and the families who love and advocate for them — through education, community programs, empowerment events, and inclusive spaces that honor dignity and potential.
Vision
A world where every autistic and disabled individual — and every parent who walks beside them — is seen, supported, and celebrated. A world where love leads, inclusion is the standard, and families rise together.
What We Do
We provide culturally-informed services, joyful events, and powerful empowerment spaces including:
- Family workshops & advocacy training
- Parent support and empowerment programs
- Music, art, and culinary therapy sessions
- Fitness and health activities
- Social and esteem-building events
- Inclusive fashion shows and celebrations
- The 21 Club — social & life-skills program for adults with disabilities
- Community backpack initiative and sensory support drives
- Annual Autism Resource & Provider Fair
- Mother's Day Honors & Luncheon
Our Impact
- Hundreds of families served annually
- Sensory-inclusive programs and events designed for real-world needs
- Annual Mother's Day Luncheon honoring caregivers in our community
- 400-backpack sensory supply drive supporting IEP students
- Launch of The 21 Club, creating belonging and social opportunities for autistic adults
- Growing community partnerships with schools, local government, and community leaders
Community Impact
- Hundreds of families served across Westchester County
- Annual events uplifting autistic and special-needs youth
- Major community partnerships & school district engagement
- Resource distribution, sensory supplies, and support programming
Media, Partnerships & Community Recognition
See On TV
- News 12 Westchester
- Local & state community features
- Partner spotlight from schools, civic leaders & organizations
- Local businesses, educators, elected officials, and community advocates
Join the Movement
Whether you are a parent, a caregiver, a professional, or a community partner, there is a place for you here.
Support a child. Honor a mother. Empower a family.
Together, we are building a community rooted in love, empowerment, and inclusion — one family at a time.
Whether you are a parent, a caregiver, a professional, or a community partner, there is a place for you here.
Support a child. Honor a mother. Empower a family.
Together, we are building a community rooted in love, empowerment, and inclusion — one family at a time.
Call to Action