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. At 18 months, he was diagnosed with speech and language impairment. At two, he was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). At three, he was diagnosed with ASD (AutismContinue 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
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
