He didn’t need “fixing.” He needed love.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: family
My Son’s Autism Diagnosis Came With Important Words
Depending on who said it, it meant different things and hit in different ways.
What Will The World Say About My Special Needs Child?
2012 was a big year for me. It was the one that changed my life.
Entering The World Of My Child With Autism
For a story of gradual changes, this is one of the few moments I can pinpoint exactly.
My Non-Verbal Child Is Living A Life I Never Expected
I’ve watched him push forward to take steps that no one – myself included – was predicting years ago.
Learning To Celebrate Our Victories
We never smelled the roses because we were thinking of all the seeds left to plant.
There’s No Such Thing As “Typical Autism”
“Autism” is as general a term as “parenting.” They’re both deeply personal and different for everyone.
I Won’t Follow You Into The Dark
People like that love company.
My Special Needs Son Changed How I See The World
We may struggle to help our children, but we never struggle to love them
The Secret To Getting Their Halloween Candy
The kids are tired, the air is cold, and we’re way too far away from our starting point.
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