In 1998 my son received a medical diagnosis of autism. Back then it was the only path to receive supports […]
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The Lesson Plans of Life With Autism
With school back in session, many parents find themselves in the familiar routine of returning to life in the classroom. […]
The Unique Three-Leaf Clover of Autism
I was recently reflecting over the years and experiences raising a child with autism. Honestly, when I look back part […]
A New Year and Autism’s Auld Lang Syne
As 2024 comes to an end, self-reflection of this year has been an old acquaintance. Autism continues to amaze and […]
Autism: A Love Language Beyond Words
As many of you know my son is autistic with minimal verbal expression and accompanying cognitive impairment. Currently I see […]
The Nightmare Before Christmas and Autism: Unmasking Expectations
With Halloween just a few days away I’m reminded of the many Halloween nights spent with my own children. The […]
The Holes in the Road to Autism
In life, we encounter and travel different paths. As a parent of a child with autism, those roads can lead […]
Navigating Guardianship and Safeguarding Another Gate: Autism After 18
At some point in our lives many of us enter into a role that we hadn’t anticipated. Caring for a […]
Love Beyond Limits: Every Day is Autism Day
As April comes to a close, I’m left to ponder if a single month impacts the understanding of autism. Don’t […]
The Kind of People Autism Avoids-Understandably So!
I just finished reading an article on Medium written by a young man with autism. In it he went on […]