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Here you’ll find relevant essays related to raising a child with unique and complex needs. The purpose of these posts is to form connections through our shared stories. Stories have the power to change the world when we feel less alone in our struggles and finally seen.
The Forever Caregiver
For months, I have been conflicted about whether or not to put these thoughts on a page. I know people
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
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
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
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
The Help Isn’t Coming
There will be times on this journey where you scream, cry & use colorful language. That was today. To be
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
Enough Is Enough
From the minute you become a parent, the overwhelming fear and concern sets in. You constantly question whether every choice
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,
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
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,
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