Category: Parenting

My Non-Verbal Son With Autism Understands Consequences, But…

He knows when to strike and how I am the only person preventing him in that moment.

Her bewildered face appeared smaller and smaller in my rear-view. This was not a teachable moment.

I guess I should probably mention that my baby is ten years old.

Bingo. I had unexpectedly saved $22 while becoming the best dad in Target..

Being sweet to your child is easy when they look like an Anne Geddes painting minus the fruit.

In those moments where it is just him and me, I’m more honest with myself than at any other points of my day.

These outbursts might still occur in his daily travels. I rarely see them anymore.

My non-verbal son has taught be a form of communication that has come in handier than I ever dreamed.

You’re going to take hits. It’s how you view them and what you take from them that is important.

VMAPP, IEP, CSE, SEPTA – people start using them around you as if you know what they mean.