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…
Tell me about the colors only you can see. Scarlett was diagnosed with autism today. They say a diagnosis of autism is given every…
“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…
What’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…
“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….
Meltdowns 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…
I believe much of my misery was rooted in my perceived inability to make thoughtful, empowered and meaningful choices in my life—choices about my…
Written 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…
By Debra Muzikar Recently a parent called me to express concern about his adult child on the autism spectrum. He asked if there was…