Raising a Child with Autism and Global Citizenship
byBeing a global citizen isn’t just about appreciation of different cultures but different neurologies as well. by MaryAnne, MamaSmiles As the daughter of a…
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A mother’s letter to her three-year old who was diagnosed today with #autism
byTell me about the colors only you can see. Scarlett was diagnosed with autism today. They say a diagnosis of autism is given every…
It Takes A Child – “There is a myth that children with autism don’t have empathy” Elaine Hall
by“There is this myth that children with autism don’t have empathy. I’ve found the exact opposite to be true: children with autism are instead…
Teaching children positive awareness of their differences
byWhat’s most important is that you begin a dialog of understanding and acceptance of your child’s differences early. If you don’t lay the foundation…
When cute children grow up
by“I’ve noticed as Eric has aged, he is seen less and less as an actual person. Which is why he is no longer pitied….
The Shape Shift: square pegs don’t fit into round holes
byMeltdowns are a child’s (or an adult’s) way of communicating they are in a situation that is too much for them or they have…
The Parent Shift: raising an autistic child – my journey to my better self
byI believe much of my misery was rooted in my perceived inability to make thoughtful, empowered and meaningful choices in my life—choices about my…
Dear Me: A letter to my younger self
byWritten on Kevin’s 21st birthday. By Debra Muzikar Dear Younger Me, It’s 1997. As you sit in the neurologist’s office watching 3-year old Kevin…