When it comes to meetings like this, it’s about helping my child. I’m here for him.
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.
Tag: autism appreciation
We Finally Saw Raffi
My son with Autism turned Raffi from singer to icon in our house.
How I Thought Raising A Child With Autism Would Be
The scariest part was never about what he would or wouldn’t do.
Forever, If I Have To
Forever. No thought. Not even a question. All real parents would say the same.
I Didn’t Know He Could Do That
My non-verbal son’s skill set stretches far beyond what any one person sees. It’s my job, as his advocate, to accept that.
Fear And Loathing At My Kid’s Pediatrician
“Hop up on the scale for me buddy.” That’s when the gates of hell open.
Letting Him Stim
Stimming doesn’t give a child Autism. In fact, “stimming” isn’t even exclusive to Autism.
My Kids Embarrass Me At Restaurants
It’s like living in an Adam Sandler movie.
Things He’ll Never Always Do
Kids aren’t all or nothing. Neither is Autism.
Not Another Sad Autism Story
It felt like Autism took away so much more than my son’s ability to do certain things. It felt like it would take away my peace, calm, and security as well.
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