Long after other toys, clothes, and jewelry fade into flea market fodder, they’ll still be the presents that remain in places of prominence.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean — Featured in HuffPost, Autism Speaks, Yahoo, The Mighty, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Jubilee.
Category: Parenting
Trusting The World With My Son
Even the least cynical person on the planet would have a tough time with this situation.
Raising A Girl Who Can Do Anything
She will become who she becomes because that’s who she’s meant to be, not because her choices were limited.
Believe In Santa
When you stop believing, Santa stops coming, right?
Focusing On Unexpected Milestones
This isn’t a milestone that works in the form of a soundbite. It requires a backstory and explanation, but it’s truly a major achievement.
Balancing Autism and Discipline
It’s part of parenting and doesn’t stop because my child has Autism.
I’m Really Tired
Being tired as a grown up is a sign that you matter. You’ve created a life where you’re needed.
What To Say To The Parent Of A Child With Autism
So what should you say? Well, to me there was only one statement that always fits…
Teaching Harsh Realities To Innocent Minds
Diapers and feedings can be outsourced to a nanny or a babysitter. Teaching them about the sometimes-harsh world around them is a job that only a parent should do.
Special Needs Aren’t Always The Most Difficult
Please don’t tell my wife and daughter, but on a day-to-day basis, my son is usually the easiest one in the house to handle.
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