By Krystal Sieben Dear Special Needs Mama, Your Path Is Unpaved but Beautiful
Special needs mama, you’re on a different path . . . and it’s okay. Sometimes you don’t even notice it…
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To My Child with Autism, I Hope I Can Be Enough for You
My toddler was clinically diagnosed with autism. How do I feel about this new diagnosis? He has always been enough.…
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There’s Nothing Better than My Boy’s Hugs
There's nothing better than his hugs. It's been said that autistic people lack empathy. That couldn't be farther from the…
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Look beyond the Labels for What You Don’t See
I've always said that labeling someone with high- or low-functioning autism, or any disability for that matter, isn't ever truly…
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Dear Hunter’s Mom, What I Really Want to Say
Hi, I’m Krystal. I’ve wanted to say that every Tuesday and Thursday when I see you in the preschool hallway.…
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By Pamela Palmer To the Special Needs Mom on Stage at the Kindergartener Concert
Today was the culmination of my 6-year-old daughter’s big day: it was her turn to participate in the kindergarten musical.…
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“Your Son Has Autism; You Should Begin Looking for an Institution.” (We Said No.)
Unconditional love: Love or affection without any limitations or conditions. You hear this term frequently, often associated with motherhood. This…
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By Vanessa France Mama, What Is Autism?
I sent an email to my second-grader’s teacher this morning. After writing it, I realized it might be beneficial for…
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Dear Sully
Dear Sully, Thank you for changing our lives! Many times when someone thinks about autism they think of it negatively.…
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By Christa Barnet God Gave Him Bigger Feelings
He came home from school last week and asked, “Why do I get so angry but my friends never do?…
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By Tara Cho No One Knows Your Child Better than You
When I had to leave my dream job to stay at home with my son, I was terrified I would…
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By Jessica Wanner Please Let This Be the Year His Classmates Come to His Birthday Party
I’m a proud mother of three pretty amazing kids, one of whom has special needs. My son is your “typical”…
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