It is the last week of the 2022-23 school year and things are winding down. Desks, lockers and classrooms are […]
Tag: advocate
Weathering The Storms of Life With Autism
In many ways life with autism resembles the weather. Some days are bright, beautiful and sunny, others are dark, cloudy […]
Autistics: The Most Important Voice of Reason and Reform
When Autism Acceptance month first began little did I recognize that my own awareness was less than acceptable. That is […]
Important Lessons on Autism From Real Life Experts
From the moment I received Jonathan’s diagnosis in 1998, I began a quest for any and all information regarding autism. […]
Acceptance of Autism: Can We Find The Judgement Free Zone?
What does it really mean to accept autism? I’d like to think it encompasses respect, compassion and understanding for all. […]
A Helping Hand for Autism
In the past few months I’ve seen several posts from anguished parents about how their child is being treated by […]
Autism: Viewing the World Through a Different Lens
When Jonathan began school I was concerned with how he would be received by his peers. His lack of verbal […]
The Saving Grace of Mothers Then and Now: Dr. Bernard Rimland
If you read last week’s post you’re not only familiar with my anger over the blame placed on mothers for […]
Autism: Mom’s Who Were Left Out in the Cold
I don’t typically write my posts from a place of anger but today I am. It’s an anger I’ve had […]
Autism: The New and Improved GPS!
The journey with autism often resembles a Rand McNally road map. Sometimes the route is clearly marked, with easy access […]