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The Young Man He Is and Isn’t
I was looking at my son the other night and saw him. I imagined him without Autism and the learning delays that come with it. I thought of all the things that an average sixteen year old boy would be … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged asd, autism, boys, children, education, learning disabilities, Mental health, parenting, perspective, teens
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They’re Not Deaf
Before I begin, let me say that I sincerely appreciate anyone who takes time out of their day to talk with my son. He loves it and so do I. Thank you! Having said that, just because a person has … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged autism, children, education, foreigners, friends, kindness, learning disabilities, special needs, speech, travel
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His First Story
If you don’t care for proud momma stories, then skip this post. Otherwise, let me share with you a story about ants. Not my story, but my son’s. His first story! After each day of school, we always try to … Continue reading
Posted in Autism - Within the Walls, Life
Tagged accomplishments, autism, children, communication, education, family, fiction, learning disabilities, parenting, writing
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Conquering Fears
As I watched my son race full speed down the sidewalk this morning toward his school bus, my mind went back to one of his greatest fears. Unlike many kids, especially those with autism, my son was never a runner. … Continue reading
Posted in Autism - Within the Walls
Tagged autism, children, education, family, fears, learning disabilities, life, love, Mental health, parenting, school
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Me - Who am I? 