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…
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10 Things To Know About My Child With Autism
My son is more like your child than he is different. He likes ice cream, swimming, staying up late, and…
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Autism is Heartbreak By One Thousand Paper Cuts
Every year, 1 out of 59 children is diagnosed with autism. And behind each child—behind the meltdowns and the therapies…
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What Will My Son’s Future Hold When He’s No Longer a Little Boy?
Is this our forever? A good friend recently asked me what kinds of things Leo was interested in these days? …
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Grief is Love Unfinished, But Jesus is Love Unending
I died the day he died. Or at least a large part of me did. I held the hand of…
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The Life You Weren’t Supposed To Have is Beautiful
Being a new mom can be scary enough in and of itself. Now add being a teenage mom of a…
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Jacob’s Smile
Fifty weeks. Three hundred and fifty-one days. Such a short amount of time to make such a big impact on…
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By Elizabeth North Siblings of a Child With Autism Love Big
For many years I have sat lamenting what was. Not just for myself, for you. I have asked myself if…
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By Maykayla Hazelton What if I’m Failing My Son With Autism?
I am not much of a night owl. Those who know me will tell you I am in bed by…
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Sometimes Autism Spectrum Disorder Hides in Plain Sight
Is he autistic enough? Such a weird question. Yet, it is one I find myself worrying about and struggling with.…
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By Sheryl St. Aubin School Aide Allegedly Staples Note On a Child With Autism—Why All Parents Need To Be Aware
A paper being stapled to a child’s head as a “reminder” to bring a water bottle from home. That is…
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Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, I See You
A letter to my son . . . a thank you letter to my son, Being an older brother to…
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