Your Injury May Be Invisible but You Are Not
Your injury may be "invisible” but you certainly are not. Our struggle and constant uphill battle may be invisible to…
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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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10 Things Your Special Needs Mom Friend Might Not Be Telling You
Two years ago, my youngest daughter was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome—a progressive genetic disorder characterized by the inability to speak,…
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By Kimberly Phyfe Sometimes Love Means Slowing Down
Think of something faster than a 7-year-old boy on a two-wheel bike. Maybe a race car at the drop of…
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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 Cassandra Brandt It’s Hard When You Can’t Hug: A Post-Disability Mother-Daughter Relationship
The kind of mother I was at 32 was a strong, single, independent, provider type. I was a tradeswoman. I…
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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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By Brittany Marie God Doesn’t Make Mistakes, Even When Motherhood Doesn’t Look Like You Planned
I see you trying to keep your head above water every day, trying to juggle all of your responsibilities, have…
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By Moriah Couch There’s So Much You Don’t Know About My Child, So Please Just Be Kind
To the lady in the restroom at the grocery store today, You don't know this, but my young child who…
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Rett Syndrome Is Only Half of Our Family’s Story
Anxiety. Depression. Perfectionism. Guilt. An over willingness to please. Feelings of neglect. These are just a few of the issues…
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I Am An Autism Mom
I have always known what kind of mom I wanted to be. The mom who has the best after-school snacks.…
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