As I frantically tried to put his clothes back on, I repeated “No, no, no,” and “we don’t take our clothes off”.
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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How To Say My Son With Autism Is Making Great Progress
If he suddenly stops tomorrow and begins sliding down the chute rather than climbing the ladder, I will still be proud to be his dad.
Going Through Some Stuff
You’re here, but your thoughts are a million miles away. One day, you’ll be up to talk about what that is. But that day is not today.
The Voices In My Head
They can influence you, steer you, and try to mold you into what direction they want you to take. Ultimately, though, the destination you reach is yours alone.
For Those Facing A Depressing Holiday Season
It’s the type of thing that most of us might be afraid to talk about – myself included. So let’s talk about it.
Oh, Snap! Remember Nostalgia?
The days of smoking in the mall, downing an Orange Julius, and watching Dr. Huxtable examine women in his basement have all come to an end.
Don’t Pity Me For My Child With Autism
He’s succeeded at things I never dreamed possible – things that experts never dreamed possible. He’s not only persevered, he’s crushed it.
Suddenly I Was A Suburban Dad
People assume we are born this way. Our Dadness starts on day one.
My Vsco Daughter’s Hydroflask Sksksk
Don’t tell me what cool is. I know what cool is.
Making School Lunches, Making Me Crazy
It’s my edible nemesis and my new daily nightmare. Welcome to fatherhood, pops.
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