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. I graduated in May 2024 from SMU in Dallas Texas, was on the golf team and speak three languages. I am currently doing a Master of Science in Sports Management at 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 420.000 for genetic research.
For details go to CHARITY EVENT and DONATIONS.
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Albane & Alexis, Golf Channel november 2017.
