My Son Won’t Grow out of Autism but He Is Growing into Himself
As I sit here by the warm glow of the fire, I find myself once again, reflecting on our life,…
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As I sit here by the warm glow of the fire, I find myself once again, reflecting on our life,…
Continue ReadingMy son went missing this summer. It was a beautiful day and our whole extended family had rented tubes to…
Continue ReadingSpecial needs mama, you’re on a different path . . . and it’s okay. Sometimes you don’t even notice it…
Continue ReadingMy toddler was clinically diagnosed with autism. How do I feel about this new diagnosis? He has always been enough.…
Continue ReadingThere's nothing better than his hugs. It's been said that autistic people lack empathy. That couldn't be farther from the…
Continue ReadingI've always said that labeling someone with high- or low-functioning autism, or any disability for that matter, isn't ever truly…
Continue ReadingHi, I’m Krystal. I’ve wanted to say that every Tuesday and Thursday when I see you in the preschool hallway.…
Continue ReadingToday was the culmination of my 6-year-old daughter’s big day: it was her turn to participate in the kindergarten musical.…
Continue ReadingUnconditional love: Love or affection without any limitations or conditions. You hear this term frequently, often associated with motherhood. This…
Continue ReadingI sent an email to my second-grader’s teacher this morning. After writing it, I realized it might be beneficial for…
Continue ReadingDear Sully, Thank you for changing our lives! Many times when someone thinks about autism they think of it negatively.…
Continue ReadingHe came home from school last week and asked, “Why do I get so angry but my friends never do?…
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