Three Words Every Parent Wants to Hear
If you've got someone you love in your orbit who has autism, then you are all up on the fact that it's Autism Awareness Month. →
It’s All About Uranus
Last month I went on a field trip with my 3rd grader. Destination: Science Center. Tour guide Kevin (complete with mullet, black socks, and sandals) →
IEP: Isolated Emotional Peptalk
If you have a son or daughter with special needs, you know immediately what my state of mind is when I say that "Today was →
Dear Fiddy…
This past week, musician 50 Cent Tweeted to a fan: "I just saw your picture fool you look autistic." Well, Mr. Cent, Your "fan" must →
Is Your Message Getting Through?
In the fall, Cooper started riding a bicycle (with training wheels). This was super exciting and now that the weather is nice again we are →
The Defiant Autism LED Lantern
What? This, my friends, is why my job as a copy writer is important. This lamp isn't an oppositional child with a developmental disorder. Sales →
May the 4th Be With You
Cooper had an after-school birthday party today. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how we sometimes manage things like parties... 3:00 pm "Come on Cooper, time →
YOUR Last 72
"What would you do if you had 72 hours to live?" I considered this question in response to a prompting for a writing contest. I →
The Right to Try – #TeamAmelia
Have you heard of little Amelia? If not, grab a cup of coffee and prepare to do some serious brain-type-thinky-stuff over the next few minutes. →