Linda and her son Brent Anderson celebrate the humor in autism
byBy Debra Muzikar Brent Anderson, like many on the spectrum, has a literal mind. Is that funny? Yes, it can be. I talked to…
Parent Perspective
An Open Letter to Li Chin and Peter Rodger from the Depths of the Heart of a Mother
byby Nancy Lea Speer Tragedy – an event in which an individual or group of individuals, as a consequence of a deadly flaw or…
It takes a Child with Autism to Raise the Consciousness of a Village
byby Debra Hosseini “I love Carpinteria,” Kevin says. “When I get older can I buy a house and live here all my life?” I’ve…
22 Weeks of Miracles
byBy Keri Bowers Something magical occurs the moment houselights dim, stage lights rise, and curtains are drawn to reveal eager kids standing proudly, center…
Kevin leads us to Ensenada for the Holidays The Autistic Way
byBy Debra Hosseini It’s midnight in Ensenada. The crackling and popping of the Christmas fireworks hasn’t allowed much sleep. Kevin and Kurt sleep easier…
How to explain a restraining order to your Autistic child
byWhen Kevin was in the psychiatric facility he didn’t receive the correct combination of meds. The nurse didn’t have his anti-psychotic on the list….
I was a Bully for a Day
byBy Keri Bowers Bullying is a major call for help – both for the one being targeted and for the one perpetrating the bullying….
The problem with creating “Perfect Babies” The World According to Finn
byby Debra Muzikar “Not everyone’s perfect. There’s an imperfect side to everyone.” Finn Christie, age 10, on making perfect babies genetically. I was at…