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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.
Here We Go Again: How One Family Works in Shifts to Achieve Minimal Sleep
“This photo is what we aim for — a happy, calm, contented Josh — the snapshot that we choose to
When The Simple Isn’t So Simple
It always starts out so simple. It seems hard to believe what will take place in the hour that you
Somehow Surviving on 5 Hours of Sleep: The Life of an Autism Mom
By Julie Fackrell I’ve recently pondered my sleep habits as a mom to my 28-year-old son Jacob who has autism.
Chasing Sleep
Written By: Sherica Scherer Autism is typically accompanied by other comorbidities suck as anxiety, ADHD, sleep disorders, epilepsy, and gastrointestinal
Insight on Autism
Written By: Amy Schlueter A couple months ago I wrote here about Alex and empathy. How it’s starting to emerge
#KickedOut: When Severe Autism Makes You Too Disabled for Disability Programs
By: Deborah Lane I am a mom to a 31-year-old son B who has autism and intellectual disabilities. He has
#KickedOut: When Severe Autism Kicks Your Son Out of School
By: Melissa Cossette My son Ryder was an early entrant to preschool at the age of 3 which was recommended
The Difficulty of Getting Care as a Caregiver
Caregivers sometimes deal with significant health issues. A few years ago, I started dealing with some health issues. As a
High School Is Over, But Leaving The Nest Is Not An Option For My Daughter at This Time
As written by Linda Pollack Orleans The season I’ve been preparing for the past several years is here. This is
We Are Here
As written by Katie Emde from her blog @A Journey for Avery We will always fight for you. The days
Strength Not Weakness
As written by Kim Mcisaac from her blog @Autism Adventures with Alyssa Mental health struggles are real and can be
When He Prays
As written by Lindsay Criswell from her blog @Branch and Stone Studio My son cannot usually answer open ended questions.