Sidewalk Talk

Molly O’Malley Pitman is the owner of Sweet Charlotte's, a no-frills kind of place where you don’t really have to worry about your child making a mess.

Her story began in 2003, when her son Donovan was born. Her and her husband embraced every moment, every smile, and every step, and they decided another child would complete this perfect picture. In 2005, Donovan welcomed a little sister, Charlotte, and they continued to celebrate all of the wonderful milestones that come along with infants and toddlers. During this time, however, they realized that Donovan was not yet speaking and very often seemed withdrawn. At 23 months old, he was diagnosed with autism and their lives were forever changed.

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Fortunate to know professionals in pediatrics and early childhood education, they were offered support, guidance, and direction. As their family worked through those early trials, Molly witnessed the challenges of other families around her. She began to search for some way to make a difference; a way to raise awareness and funds needed to support children like her own.

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As the parent of an autistic child, she recognizes the need to educate parents and families of affected children. By understanding what resources are available, parents can eliminate fear and become empowered to make the best choices for their children. Sweet Charlotte’s is her overture to generate support for the creation of such efforts.

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