Every person with autism—and their family—follows a unique journey. My son is ten years old, and I wanted to share what his journey has looked like so far. Why? For many reasons—to raise awareness for those outside the autism community—to offer relatability and inspiration for those within it—and most importantly, to encourage anyone who hasContinue reading My Son’s Autism Journey in Chronological Order
Ten years old. That’s how old my youngest son will be this month. His birthday month is the same month of Autism Awareness. So it’s always a reminder for me to stop, count our blessings, assess our progress, and acknowledge our continued current and future challenges. Honoring one without the other, is like taking awayContinue reading Autism Awareness Month – April 2025
Content Note: This post will contain medical terms and other vocabulary related to going Number Two, if you’re okay with that carry on. Additional Note: I am not a medical professional, but a parent of a child with autism. This is not medical advice, but based on my research and experience in helping my sonContinue reading Encopresis & Autism: Chronic Constipation Meets Behavioral Challenges
It’s been almost six years since my son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He’ll be nine next month. He was three at the time of the diagnosis. But I knew long before that. He had three older siblings, and I’d been an educator for almost twenty years. At eighteen months, when he regressed inContinue reading Autism Awareness: Ten Things I’ve Learned Over the Last Six Years
Thirty seconds remain on the countdown clock. I sprint through the Mushroom Kingdom. I must save Princess Peach. I smash Goombas and Koopas. I pound bricks and hoard coins. Resurrection comes at a price and I’m short. The ground rumbles. Bowser’s closing in. Behind two white clouds, a castle appears. I’m so close. A bridge.Continue reading A Day in My Autistic Life: If My Mom Could Read My Mind
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