When my son’s tears brought me joy

1 year ago
tulikaprasad

There are tears of joy and tears of pain and then there are tears of pain that bring joy.  Sounds…

Love Letter from My Son’s Teacher

Autism parenting is difficult, really really difficult. While some days bring hope, others are spent grappling with helplessness, struggles, and…

2 years ago

Parenting with Purpose: Establishing a Self-Care Plan for Parents of Children with Special Needs

This is a guest blog from Emily Graham. Emily Graham is the creator of Mighty Moms. She believes being a…

2 years ago

Why I will talk to my son more

Speech is not just a tool for communication, it is often a measure of intelligence, confidence, skill, or sociability. People…

2 years ago

Scoring against Autism

My son is autistic. The severity of his challenges puts him in the category of individuals significantly impacted by autism.…

2 years ago

A message about my son that changed the way I think

Ever since my son was diagnosed with Autism, I have been fortunate enough to have a very supportive group of…

2 years ago

Do our dreams align?

I was riding through a field of daisies, on a lemon yellow bike, with a bunch of flowers sitting in…

2 years ago

You are doing your best!

Recently, a friend shared an article with me that was, to state mildly, critical of autism parents who blogged or…

2 years ago

Today I found my tribe

Today, after several years, I attended a support group meeting. It was for parents of severely autistic individuals. Before someone…

3 years ago

7 lessons I learned as my son turned from toddler to teen

As my son turns 13, I reflect upon the years passed by. Those who have been a part of our…

3 years ago