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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

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A Vitamin for Confidence?

Yes! You read that right. Take a vitamin and you’ll have more confidence. At least that’s what my son believes today. I started him on a new vitamin this morning; one that’s supposed to help him with his focus. I’m … Continue reading

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Breaking Through the Textured Glass

Imagine yourself in a world surrounded by textured glass. You can see images on the other side, but they are all distorted. No matter how hard you try to focus, you can’t make sense of anything that you see. You … Continue reading

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Opinion – Who Deserves Life?

If you knew that your child was going to be born with a mental disability, would you abort them? As much as I would hope to hear everyone answer ‘no’ to that question, unfortunately some would say yes, and without … Continue reading

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