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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To My Child With Autism: There’s Nothing Wrong With You
I am often asked when I realized you were autistic, and you are almost always with me when it happens.…
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Dear Husband, We’re Still Learning As We Go
I’ve known you since I was 19. We’ve been married for 23 years. We’ve moved twice. We have five kids and one dog.…
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Autism is Not a Phase He’s Going Through
You don’t grow out of autism. It’s not some phase a person is going through. Autism doesn’t end at 18.…
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I Desperately Want You To Understand Our Autism World
When I tell others my son has autism, most of the time they have no idea what I mean. I…
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