Kids aren’t all or nothing. Neither is Autism.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: special needs
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.
Autism And His Total Lack Of Fear
As his Dad, it makes keeping him out of harm’s way, the hardest job I have, even harder.
Fun Ways I Annoy My Family
They know to never listen if I ask them to smell their food or accept a Hurtz Donut.
Don’t Make His Special Needs Your Spectacle
The entire process seems to go from selfless to self-serving with the click of an iPhone video.
Calls From My Kid’s School Nurse
This is the exact format of nearly every call. It must be in a handbook.
Autism Is Not His Excuse
I know that it’s easy to eyeroll when you read someone says that they were “inspired” by their child’s “courage”. But let’s get serious here for a second…
For Friends Who Don’t Have Special Needs Children
I don’t keep a running tally on who has it better or worse between us. That’s not how friendships work.
My Son Doesn’t Suffer From Autism
Every diagnosis doesn’t require grief-stricken language.
My Special Needs Son, My Illogical Guilt
The responsibility I feel has more to do with me than it does with him.
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