Alexis for Autism

At the age of  three, I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Doctors told my parents I might never speak and wouldn't go to regular school. Today, at 23 years of age and after years of therapy (speech and behaviour therapy, psychotherapy) I lead a normal life and speak three languages. I graduated from SMU in Dallas Texas in May 2024 and was on the golf team. In May 2025 I earned a Master of Science degree in Sports Management from SMU.

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During the 2017 US Women's Amateur, I was interviewed by Beth Ann Nichols of Golfweek (article in the news & media section above), Fox Golf and Golf Channel (video below). My story appeared on live television while caddying for my sister Albane- an Olympian, Stanford graduate and now professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.

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Telling my story not only helped me realize how lucky I was to beat autism but also showed that I could help others through my passion for golf.

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I have created a charity called "Alexis for Autism" whose focus and purpose is to organize golf events to raise funds for associations, foundations and medical research for autism.

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Our first event took place at my home course, the Geneva Golf Club, on June 27th 2018, and helped us raise over USD 445.000  for genetic research.

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​​​I'm proud to announce my next event: Alexis for Autism Benefitting UTSW Autism Research.​ Please go to Dallas 2025 for all the informations and donations.