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Motherhood
July 26, 2021
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By Leasa Hoogerwerf

They Were Wrong About You

I remember watching you line objects all around the house, down every hallway. Didn’t matter what it was—trains, a hairbrush,…

Sometimes You Just Have To Love Your Way Through

Motherhood
July 22, 2021
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By Laura Costas

Sometimes You Just Have To Love Your Way Through

Sometimes . . . you just have to love your way through. My son is 16. He is semi-verbal on…

Kids, Motherhood
April 26, 2021
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By Alicia Kiechle

What if My Worry Never Turns To Wonder?

It is said that after you settle into autism and with more experience, your worries turn to wonder. You start…

The Label of Autism Was What I Feared Most

Motherhood
April 25, 2021
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By Shannon Gainey

The Label of Autism Was What I Feared Most

I was challenged to write a piece about a word I would erase. I chose the word "label," and here’s…

I Found Light in the Darkness of An Autism Diagnosis

Motherhood
April 24, 2021
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By Shannon Gainey

I Found Light in the Darkness of An Autism Diagnosis

I’m the proudest boy mom to the two most amazing boys. One of those boys was diagnosed with autism two…

Child
April 15, 2021
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By Jess Ronne

To My Son With Autism, I’m Sorry

To my son with profound autism, I’m sorry I didn’t try medication sooner. I’m sorry that I was more concerned…

Dear Autism Parent, I Will Sit With You in the Dark

Child, Motherhood
April 12, 2021
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By Chrystal Venator

Dear Autism Parent, I Will Sit With You in the Dark

I’ll sit with you in the dark. Every day. Every hour. Every minute For as long as you need. I’ll…

When Autism Came Into Our Lives, I Wish Someone Had Said “It Will Be OK”

Child, Motherhood
April 11, 2021
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By Christina Young

When Autism Came Into Our Lives, I Wish Someone Had Said “It Will Be OK”

I’ve had a hard time finding the voice to share lately. The story I feel it’s imperative to share is…

Autism May Never Get Easier, But We Keep Getting Stronger

Child, Motherhood
April 10, 2021
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By Chrystal Venator

Autism May Never Get Easier, But We Keep Getting Stronger

My son, Stalen, was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at 21 months old. He is now almost six and non-verbal.…

Building an Autism Bridge Between Generations

Kids
April 9, 2021
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By Jill Kakoske

Building an Autism Bridge Between Generations

There’s a meme that’s been circulating on Facebook recently. It reads: “‘In my day, they didn’t have all this Autism…

I Wish I Could Feel Things the Way You Do

Child
April 7, 2021
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By Lauren Emmett

I Wish I Could Feel Things the Way You Do

I wish I could feel things the way you do, my sweet boy. I want to understand. I didn’t know…

Motherhood
April 7, 2021
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By Laura Costas

We Face the Future One Day At a Time

The future. There, I said it. One of the scariest words for me. I had a brief conversation with another…

autism

They Were Wrong About You

Sometimes You Just Have To Love Your Way Through

What if My Worry Never Turns To Wonder?

The Label of Autism Was What I Feared Most

I Found Light in the Darkness of An Autism Diagnosis

To My Son With Autism, I’m Sorry

Dear Autism Parent, I Will Sit With You in the Dark

When Autism Came Into Our Lives, I Wish Someone Had Said “It Will Be OK”

Autism May Never Get Easier, But We Keep Getting Stronger

Building an Autism Bridge Between Generations

I Wish I Could Feel Things the Way You Do

We Face the Future One Day At a Time

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