THIS AUTISM MOTHER'S PERSPECTIVE

When you become a parent, you learn the true meaning of worry and responsibility. But when you become a special needs parent, that worry...

Autism is a multifaceted wonder. After years and years of research, millions of dollars raised and spent, we still don't have all the...

There are so many different stories, different journeys, different phases, that are a part of autism. It's true that no two people with...

Do you remember those "WWJD" bracelets? What would Jesus Do? Maybe it's because I went to a small private catholic school system, but...

As you know, Owensboro is fast becoming a very welcoming, inclusive community. Families have even moved to this area because of the...

There are so many challenges that you can face when you have a special needs child. So much so that "normal" mundane events or activities...

Special needs brags are not the typical parenting brags. We don't brag because they made all A's in school. We don't brag that they...

In autism world, as I like to call it, there is a lot of discussion and disagreement about many things. Identity first language versus...

When Jacob was diagnosed, we were faced with the mounting uncertainty of his future. Would he ever talk? How much extra attention would...

Guess what’s starting this week… You got it! Autism Awareness and ACCEPTANCE Month! Why did I capitalize all the letters in acceptance?...

When your child is first diagnosed, you search for others in the same situation, to learn from, to relate to. One of the things that you...

Regulation. That is one thing that isn’t mentioned much when discussing Autism, but it has a huge impact on everyday life for people with...

I want to say something that might surprise you. It would have surprised me 8 years ago, when I was a mother with a newly diagnosed son...