For months, I have been conflicted about whether or not to put these thoughts on a page. I know people will make a judgment about me based on a piece of writing. And that terrifies me. Also, I know...
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Autism is like a rose, a mixture of beauty and thorns.
Guest Post From: Kim Cummings at A Unicorn Among Horses "Autism is like a rose; a mixture of beauty and thorns." This weekend there were a lot of thorns. This weekend, we went camping at a place we...
When children with severe autism endanger their families, residential care may be the best option.
I asked Lara Garrard when she first sensed something was different with her third son, Luka. She replied, “I could tell at 6 months. He wasn’t bonding with me like his older brothers.” Lara has four...
Our Child As A Baby
I was advanced material age (38) when I was pregnant with Sully and a high risk of going into labor early which led to taking shots weekly. (Did this lead to autism?) It was by far my hardest...
When Profound Autism Falls Off the Cliff into the Abyss
“‘Transition Plan’ is a mockery for kids like Pabs, because no program will take him, no day programs exist that can support his profound needs.” This post is written by Alicia Mesa and was...
The Help Isn’t Coming
There will be times on this journey where you scream, cry & use colorful language. That was today. To be a fly on our wall when I am on the phone. When the screaming comes to an end. When the...
Standing Strong Yet Weary….
Cody is in a man’s body with the mind of a child. His body is growing faster than his mind and there are many challenges that come with that. Cody had a huge tantrum last night. Tantrum not meltdown...
Enough Is Enough
From the minute you become a parent, the overwhelming fear and concern sets in. You constantly question whether every choice or decision you make on your child’s behalf is the right one. When your...
No One Answers Our Desperate Pleas for Help
“Come back to me…” I whisper as I hold my 3-year-old daughter who is once again slipping into the unknown, an unknown that I have few tools to help her navigate because the treatment options we’ve...
I Wish My Son Didn’t Have Autism
By: Eileen at The Autism Cafe Why is this even a taboo thing to say? The truth is I wish Charlie didn’t have autism. There, I said it. It’s not politically correct, but I know that many autistics,...
A Dad’s Data-Driven Quest to Solve His Son’s Sleep Issues
I’m a dad based in the UK and my 8-year-old son Thomas has severe autism and global delay. He's non-verbal, still in diapers, and attends a school dedicated to children with special needs. He's a...
Autism and Sleepless Nights on Vacation
After enduring a rough ending to the school year in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, my family needed a summer getaway. My wife and I decided to treat ourselves to a resort near the Jersey Shore...