He’s my rock, my ride or die, and his need for me isn’t fickle or fake.
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
My Son’s Autism Is Profound… And I Still Don’t Want to Cure Him
From what I’ve seen, autism isn’t a disease. It’s his way of being.
Read My Latest Essay in HuffPost: “I Don’t Want a Cure for My Son’s Autism”
This week, I’m honored to share a piece I wrote for HuffPost Personal. It’s one of the most personal essays I’ve ever written about my son Lucas, the way we’ve grown together, and why I’ve […]
The Most Accepting Person I Know Has Autism
It’s strange that we need an entire month to ask people to be decent
The Hardest Thing I Do for My Non-Verbal Son Is Step Back
I’m proud every single day.
The Future I Dreaded Is the Life I Love
Raising my non-verbal son didn’t go as I hoped. It went better than I ever could have imagined.
My Non-Verbal Son Is the Purest Reflection of My Values
I want people to know my son for the person he is.
Autism Awareness Starts With Seeing My Son, Not Labeling Him
On World Autism Awareness Day, I’m not asking you to change the world, just to see my son for who he really is.
Why Autism Acceptance Month Hits Different for Our Family
Would my non-verbal son ever accept and participate in our lives?
The Checklist Said “No” – But My Son With Autism Said “Watch Me”
If you’re a parent dealing with these torturous checklists today and asking the same question, you’re in luck.
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