My son, Barclay, is only eleven years old, but his life has already been marked by more diagnoses than most adults receive in a lifetime. I’m sure this won’t be the last diagnosis we receive, but today I want to focus on ARFID—what it is, how we realized Barclay had it, and what has (andContinue reading Barclay’s ARFID Journey: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
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
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
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