ABOUT ME

If you can dream it. You can do it.

Walt Disney

HI, I am Karen and welcome to Helper Mouse! I created HelperMouse.com out of my love ALL things Disney and years of working with families as a pediatric speech therapist. Over my 20 years as a speech therapist, I have connected with several families sharing tips and strategies of how to travel and navigate the World of Disney with a kiddo of varying needs.

The purpose of Helper Mouse is to share my love of Disney and help families with practical tips/insights as a speech therapist to make your trip a success.

10 Facts About Me:

  1. Favorite Disney Quote: “I only hope that we don’t lose sight that it was all started by a mouse”- Walt Disney
  2. Favorite Disney Character Quote: “A dream is a wish your heart makes” _ Cinderella
  3. I have had my own pediatric speech therapy practice, Chatterbox Speech, LLC since 2007 (a dream of mine since graduate school)
  4. My husband, Alan, & I both grew up in Illinois and plan to retire close to Disney World in the Orlando area
  5. We have two creative, fun, kindhearted sons who have my heart.
  6. Some of my happiest moments as a family have been at Disney World. Disney has been a place where we have celebrated many life events (Honeymoon, Anniversaries, Graduations).
  7. I will often close my eyes and think of walking down Mainstreet USA.
  8. I am more creative in the morning.
  9. I am always planning our next trip to Disney World. (Yes, even when we are there)
  10. I cry when I arrive at Disney World AND when I leave Disney World.