This moment meant more to me than these words can even explain because it was a moment that, at one time, I didn’t think would ever be possible.
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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The Importance of Teaching Him Life Skills
For the first time in all our grocery outings, he was focused and tuned in to his surroundings. Rather than coming along for the ride, my boy was a willing co-pilot.
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.
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.
I Didn’t Think I’d Live This Long
In my head, I was forever 21 and reaching middle age just didn’t seem to fit with my persona.
How We Talk To Ourselves
When I have an internal dialogue, I can be pretty brutal.
Unemotional Wreck
They’re not here to make me feel better. They’re here to help my son.
I Ain’t Mad Atcha
Getting hurt is easy, not letting it change who you are isn’t.
The Ghosts of Our Broken Washers
I’ve had a lot of broken washing machines in my life. Only one was literal and the rest were all figurative.
Sweatin’ the Small Stuff
I thought to myself, “Well, that was different. I guess that’s who I am now.”
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