Autism Archives ⋆ Little thoughtlets from the world of Autism

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 family and friends. However, inspite of being surrounded…

Jun 21Jun 27

Do our dreams align?

I was riding through a field of daisies, on a lemon yellow bike, with a bunch of flowers sitting in the basket up front. A stream somewhere close…

Jan 27Jan 27

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 journey would agree that our journey has been…

Nov 5Nov 5

My lone stalk

Last fall, I planted a jasmine cutting from a healthy, thriving jasmine plant. I was skeptical about its success, but it survived. It stood strong the entire winter,…

Oct 12

Of forms and failures and why they fail my son

He may not be the cheetah we love to see but he is that snail that leaves behind a silver trail wherever it goes.I know that he is moving forward, no matter what the papers tell me. It’s these forms that fail my son, not my son who is failing on these forms.

Feb 12Feb 12

The arrogance of being me

Since my mom passed away 9 yrs back, I have made it a point to call my dad every morning and evening, almost every day. Most days the…

Jan 14Jan 14

A different kind of happy

Happiness has an interesting ability to shift shapes. Just like a liquid, it will seep in, squeeze into, or fill up your life, no matter what your circumstances….