While autism is part of an individual, it is not the entire person. It does not define their personality or what they are capable of accomplishing in life. Should Autism be Obliterated? Many people on the autism spectrum take issue with talking about autism like it is...
I wonder how many school-aged children’s cosmic wishes were granted when the U.S. decided to suspend attendance in the 2020 school year 2-months before its scheduled completion? Didn’t we all once wish spring break would go on forever, and we wouldn’t have to return...
Are you a frustrated, exhausted or grieving parent during this difficult time? Most parents, whether their kids are on the autism spectrum or not, are feeling some levels of those three experiences during this Coronavirus outbreak. Feeling the Weight of This Time The...
If you are like me and many of the parents I talk to, you might feel that the future for your child with ASD is frightening. We wonder (more precisely worry) about how our kids will carve out a satisfying and successful life for themselves in a world that doesn’t...
Who knew we had so much power over our own experience and outcomes? Like so many parents of children on the autism spectrum, my life with ASD has been a roller coaster of emotions, many of which felt out of my control! An incredibly deep desire to be a good parent and...
