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Category Archives: Autism – Within the Walls
In the Shadows
A young boy sits quietly in a classroom full of noisy children. No one sees him. A teenage girl completes her school work, while her peers gossip and pass notes to each other. No one sees her. These are the … Continue reading
Posted in Autism - Within the Walls, Life
Tagged autism, children, family, good behavior, invisible, lonely, parenting, school, shadow, teens
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When Professionals Say Give Up
My son has the ability to do whatever he sets his mind to do. I believe that we all do. Only with him, there’s a lot more pushing than there is success. For 16 years I’ve been trying to help … Continue reading
Posted in Autism - Within the Walls, Life
Tagged asd, autism, children, goals, mental disabilities, parenting, rant, school, speech, therapy
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He’s a Person Too
My son may not talk like others. He may not behave as people would expect. He may appear distant and uninterested. He may even seem content in the world in which his mind resides, without need of companionship or conversation. … Continue reading
Posted in Autism - Within the Walls, Life
Tagged acceptance, asd, aspergers, autism, disability, down syndrome, friendship, loneliness, Mental health
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Be Authentic – Lesson From My Autistic Son
My son is who he is, never pretends to be anyone he’s not, and never fakes a smile. He doesn’t laugh at jokes that are not funny, nor does he lie to make others happy. He doesn’t befriend someone out … Continue reading
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Tagged autism, children, education, facade, genuine, learning disability, life, Mental health, parenting, relationships
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Me - Who am I? 