Dear you, I’ve started this letter over and over. There is a lot to say. More than I could ever fit in here. You will have a different path than mine. You are a different person. You have a different kid. But we have something in common. Both our kids are autistic. You can say it. It’s … [Read more...]
I Can’t Wait To Give My Child A Label
I can’t wait to label my child. I realize what an inflammatory statement that is, but it is categorically, without hesitation, true. If I'm being honest, he has quite a few labels already: Cute, smart, stubborn, unique, high needs, emotional, creative—the list goes on. But I’m looking for a … [Read more...]
Hard pill to swallow
Recently I was with a group of people talking and somehow the topic of ADHD came up. As the conversation carried along I was surprised to hear so many complain of how many Doctors just like to slap children with the diagnosis and push medication on them. As well, they claimed that there … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Anniversary Edition
Eleven years ago today I married my best friend. I didn't realize then what exactly I was doing.What a good choice I made. What an incredible husband he would actually become.I always knew he was special. There was something different about him.He was built like a brick shithouse, … [Read more...]
Bitterness or Denial? You be the judge (but don’t judge me)
Yesterday I received a phone call from a woman from ASD-CARC. She introduced herself and told me that I had signed with them in 2005. I vaguely remember something about that. They are a research facility and are funded by several agencies and are supported by Queens University among other … [Read more...]
FAQ’s
There are 2 questions that are most frequently asked of me as a mom raising a child with autism.The first is usually asked by those who do not have kids on the spectrum (but not always)."Where do you think the autism came from / What caused the autism?"And the other question is usually asked by … [Read more...]