We walked into the crowded and cramped waiting area. That’s when my son had a meltdown.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
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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.
Sad For No Reason
We’re not supposed to talk about these moments. We’re supposed to pretend they don’t happen and hide them behind our shiny social media accounts.
Special Needs Aren’t A Competition
I don’t know what anyone’s life is truly like when they close the door at night. Neither do you.
How I Communicate With My Non-Verbal Son
Lucas and I had been talking this whole time and I, in all my hope for verbalized words, had missed it.
Everything’s Age Appropriate
How can I allow my school-aged child with autism to still play with a toy designed for a toddler? Doesn’t that go against the very nature of my job?
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