His eyes turn red, you lean in to check him, and he sneezes in your face.
Tag: spectrum
The Kid Behind Their Checklist
I had to force myself to see the worst of him, even though I usually can only see the best.
Expectations and Acceptance
When you truly accept anything as a possibility then everything is perfect.
How We Talk About Autism
What followed was a barrage of sad heart emojis mixed with the occasional, “Stay Strong, Mama”.
Little Leaps Of Faith
He’ll get it. I know he will. He’s done it before. He’ll do it again.
Hitting Our Target
It’s our favorite trip. Other people might not get it, but we do.
Because They’re Mine
Autism doesn’t make my son the best boy in the world. The fact that he’s mine makes him the best boy in the world.
Surviving His Parent-Teacher Conference
When it comes to meetings like this, it’s about helping my child. I’m here for him.
Getting Angry, Not Staying Angry
I don’t want to live my life angry and, just because I have kids, it doesn’t mean I have to.
Autism on Picture Day
Yeah. He’s not gonna look. You can just take it.

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