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 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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By Jess Ronne A Mother’s Love Means She Fights for Her Children
“Luke is your favorite child,” his siblings sometimes say to me. They assume this because the majority of my time…
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By Jenna Hatfield When the Diagnosis Comes, Your Strength Multiplies
Hey mama, Yeah, you. The one who just got what feels like the most devastating news possible about that little…
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By Maria Garito The Weight of the I Don’t Know
I just don't know. Maybe this is why it's been such a difficult road, the "not knowing" bit. If you…
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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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A Simple Invitation Means the World To a Special Needs Parent
Today both of the boys were invited to a birthday party. In fact, it was one of Tristan's friends. They…
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When They Say “I See You, Special Needs Mom”
They say you are strong, but you don’t feel strong. They say they don’t know how you do it, but…
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To the Mom of a Large Family With Special Needs in the Mix
Stop what you are doing. Right now. Close your eyes. Take a slow, deep breath through your nose like you…
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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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By Moriah Couch I Want To Give You as Much Time as Possible To Be Kids
Dear kids, I'm not a perfect mom. In fact, I'm not a perfect anything. I'm flawed, I'm human, and I…
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