By Krystal Sieben 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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By Her View From Home Finding the Right School Can Make All the Difference
“We can no longer serve his needs.” Those were the most gut-wrenching words my momma heart ever heard. And unfortunately,…
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I Stopped Trying To Make You Different
My dear Avery, One year ago you were diagnosed. One year ago, I heard the doctor quietly say, “I think,…
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By Linda Orleans Life with Autism Is Full of Ticking Time Bombs
Many of us who live with autism are familiar with the comings and goings of the ticking time bomb—one that…
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I’m an Autism Mom and Yesterday I Cried
Yesterday I cried. That’s right, this strong, brave mother who everyone thinks has the answers, cried big ugly crocodile tears.…
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I See the Adult You Are Becoming and I Couldn’t Be Prouder
My son took me out for a Coke on Friday. He’s gotten his learner’s permit, so he drove and navigated…
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By Danielle Rivenbark My Son’s Autism Diagnosis Gave Me the Tools I Needed as His Mom
I had four kids in five years. I basically spent the first seven years of my marriage either pregnant or…
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Discovering the Beauty of Autism
"Marianna's artwork reflects the beauty of her autism." As soon as I typed the words, I started backspacing. The beauty…
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