This 2016 post was the first time I had written about my son’s autism.
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.
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Shocking Things People Say To Special Needs Parents
Just because someone is verbal, doesn’t mean they should speak.
How My Child With Autism Stopped Hating Haircuts
It wasn’t me, as much as I want to pretend it is.
I Fell Under A Train When I Was Eight Years Old
This story begins with me holding a grown-up’s hand.
Moments That Make A Special Needs Parent Question Everything
I’m his father. I view him through the rosiest glasses of all.
Can’t Hurt Them, Can’t Hurt Me
Words only have power if you let them. When they were pointed at me, I let them.
Yes, My Child With Autism Has A Sense Of Humor
My boy is happy. He expresses it every day.
When My Child With Autism Has Trouble Transitioning
The moment we stepped outside, he lost it.
Planning An Autism Inclusive Christmas
This year, it’s Christmas for everyone.
Making Great Memories Outside His Comfort Zone
What followed was a wonderful hour inside of a winter wonderland.
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