Look beyond the Labels for What You Don’t See
I've always said that labeling someone with high- or low-functioning autism, or any disability for that matter, isn't ever truly…
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By Krystal Sieben Dear Hunter’s Mom, What I Really Want to Say
Hi, I’m Krystal. I’ve wanted to say that every Tuesday and Thursday when I see you in the preschool hallway.…
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By Pamela Palmer To the Special Needs Mom on Stage at the Kindergartener Concert
Today was the culmination of my 6-year-old daughter’s big day: it was her turn to participate in the kindergarten musical.…
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By Vanessa France Mama, What Is Autism?
I sent an email to my second-grader’s teacher this morning. After writing it, I realized it might be beneficial for…
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Dear Sully
Dear Sully, Thank you for changing our lives! Many times when someone thinks about autism they think of it negatively.…
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By Christa Barnet God Gave Him Bigger Feelings
He came home from school last week and asked, “Why do I get so angry but my friends never do?…
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By Tara Cho No One Knows Your Child Better than You
When I had to leave my dream job to stay at home with my son, I was terrified I would…
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You Gave Him So Much More than a Haircut
"Thank you for cutting his hair," I've told Emily many times in passing, or lightheartedly over text. I wish I…
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Healing and a Horse Named Chadwick
I am by no means a horsewoman. I am a regular person lucky enough to have had an extraordinary experience…
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Glimpses of What’s Ahead Help Guide Us in Motherhood
As moms, it’s hard to imagine when our child reaches the next stage of life when you’re in the thick…
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By Kimberly Phyfe I Am An Autism Mom
I have always known what kind of mom I wanted to be. The mom who has the best after-school snacks.…
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Cherish the People Who Love Your Children for Who They Are
“What’s missing?” the speech therapist looked at my son, T, expectantly. She had placed a few household items in front…
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