I Gave up on God but He Never Gave up on Me
I grew up in a religious house. We went to church every Sunday. My mom taught Sunday school, and we…
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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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By Jennifer E. Rizzo The Right Response to Learning My Son Has Autism? Listen.
“Are you sure about that diagnosis?” I blinked at her in surprise. My son was recently diagnosed with autism, and…
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By Ellie Hunja I Was Waiting to Connect with My Autistic Son and I Almost Missed the Love that Was Already There
When we’re exhausted and completely emptied by the demands of motherhood, the connection we feel with our little ones is…
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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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Leaving the Nest is Not an Option for My Daughter
The season I’ve been preparing for the past several years is here. This is the season my autistic daughter’s peers…
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