Every once in a while, you see a dad who genuinely sacrifices a life of comfort so his child can thrive. He is a father of a special-needs child: a quiet hero. A dad who shines brightly in a home … [Read more...]
Choose Happiness While Living Life With Autism
I'm leaving my dream home, partly due to autism. We have been nestled in this gorgeous oasis for almost thirteen years. Am I sad? Well, I have decided instead to choose happiness while living life … [Read more...]
Waiting on Autism: A Mother’s Blessings
I pretend I don't care. My face is poker straight. If Kyle knows I want him to do something, he's going to do the opposite. I play psychiatrist, kindergarten teacher, and frustrated mom on any given … [Read more...]
When Autism Has “The Best Day”
I was talking to a young mother in the grocery store recently, whom I knew. She also has a child on the autism spectrum. As I looked into her tired eyes, my heart went out to her. It was like … [Read more...]
The Kindness of Strangers
Something is fascinating about him. His eyes are icy blue. He has a kind and handsome face that is always looking back and forth. His hair is in dreads but matted into a giant mass which is a … [Read more...]
Rockin’ The T-shirt for Autism Awareness or Sharing the Humour of Autism
We all like to be champions for a good cause, right? You and me both want to be heroes for someone... anyone. April is Autism Awareness month. You may not have known that. If you scroll through your … [Read more...]