Learn about Amy and her background in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Neurodiverse program development, Individual coaching, and Professional consultation.

Mrs. Rutherford currently serves as the Director of College Autism Spectrum. With more than two decades of experience in higher education, she co-founded and led a college autism support program for 17 years. Amy is the co-author of The BASICS College Curriculum, a four-book series designed to guide autistic students through the transition into and out of college life. In 2025, she published Neurodiversity & College: A Parent’s Guide for Autistic Students, offering practical insights and strategies to help families navigate the college experience.

She is also the co-founder of The Navigate-U Network and consults with universities and businesses nationwide, specializing in transitional supports, neuro-inclusive programming, and neurodiversity hiring initiatives. Her work includes leading program evaluations and presenting nationally and internationally on neurodiversity, inclusion, and student success.

In addition to her consulting and leadership roles, Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and maintains a private practice in Tennessee. Drawing from both her professional expertise and lived experience as a neurodivergent individual, she is passionate about fostering inclusive environments, advancing equitable opportunities, and empowering others to thrive.