As many of you know my son is autistic with minimal verbal expression and accompanying cognitive impairment. Currently I see […]
Tag: understanding
Where There Is Love, Autism Will Find A Way
Love teaches us from many directions— joy, happiness, patience, understanding, empathy, humor and forgiveness. Losing a loved one can send […]
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. […]
Diving Deep Into the Abyss of Autism
I was once asked, ‘If you had one wish, what would it be?’. The answer might surprise some, but my […]
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 […]
In the Words of Autism: A Captivating Conversation
I have often wondered, what would it be like to have a conversation with autism? What would I ask and […]
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 […]
Advocating for Autism Without Words
Advocating for autism comes in many forms and practices. Be it medical, educational, vocational or societal to name a few. […]
Autism: Rain Man in the Real World
When Jonathan was first diagnosed with autism, one of the most frequent comments I would receive was “Oh, like Rain […]