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.…
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My son, Stalen, was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at 21 months old. He is now almost six and non-verbal.…
Continue ReadingThere’s a meme that’s been circulating on Facebook recently. It reads: “‘In my day, they didn’t have all this Autism…
Continue ReadingI wish I could feel things the way you do, my sweet boy. I want to understand. I didn’t know…
Continue ReadingThe future. There, I said it. One of the scariest words for me. I had a brief conversation with another…
Continue ReadingMy son is more like your child than he is different. He likes ice cream, swimming, staying up late, and…
Continue ReadingEvery year, 1 out of 59 children is diagnosed with autism. And behind each child—behind the meltdowns and the therapies…
Continue ReadingIs this our forever? A good friend recently asked me what kinds of things Leo was interested in these days? …
Continue ReadingFrom the moment you get news of a baby on the way, a mother's focus is on the best way…
Continue ReadingFor many years I have sat lamenting what was. Not just for myself, for you. I have asked myself if…
Continue ReadingI am not much of a night owl. Those who know me will tell you I am in bed by…
Continue ReadingIs he autistic enough? Such a weird question. Yet, it is one I find myself worrying about and struggling with.…
Continue ReadingA paper being stapled to a child’s head as a “reminder” to bring a water bottle from home. That is…
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