I have this recurring dream. I dream that I die. I know, it’s morbid… but stick with me a minute… When I die I ascend to heaven and I’m embraced by God. He assures me that I will be able to continue to watch over my family and give them peace and comfort until they ...
Yesterday my family threw a party for my wife’s Mom and Dad who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They are an amazing couple… but that deserves a blog post of its own. These things are not fun for me, I have to be honest. They are stressful and exhausting. There was a photographer there ...
It’s really not that complicated… -I have moments of frustration, anger and self-pity. I have moments of joy, pride and celebration. -I mourn the loss of my carefully-mapped-out life. I celebrate the inner strength and voice I have found as I navigate my new life. -I’m sad that my son can not (yet) fully communicate ...
I was a “difficult” kid. When I got frustrated I used to run head-first into the refrigerator. My mom tells a famous story about asking my pediatrician about this behavior. His sage advice? “The next time he runs into the refrigerator, make his butt hurt worse than his head.” My parents frequently had to load ...
It sneaks up on you. A Dad and his 6 year-old son sitting four seats over at a ball game… A family picnic with cousins and siblings running around together giggling… A coworker sharing a story of his boy’s latest little league achievement… A TV commercial with a precocious little kid slinging one-liners with impeccable ...
Do the Sesame Place police issue restraining orders? If so, we may be arrested the next time we set foot in Pennsylvania. I firmly believe my son will one day earn a living as a paparazzi. Or, he may be thrown in jail as stalker. Of course, all kids love their cartoon characters, but very ...
Hi, My name is Anna Turning. I am 10 years old. My brother Eric has Autism, but he is still really really smart! He sings, he plays games, he does gymnastics, and he bugs his sister just like every little brother would! Words cannot even begin to describe how amazing I feel when he gives ...
1) He is sincere. If he likes you, you will know it. If he doesn’t, that will also be clear. If he loves you, it is unconditional. 2) He has no ego. He couldn’t care less how his hair looks or if his shirt makes him look too skinny. Just as long as it doesn’t ...
10 12 Things I let my son do that parents of typical 7 year-olds would never allow (Inspired by Autism Daddy): 1) Suck his thumb. Kids on the spectrum find ways to soothe themselves and filter out uncomfortable stimulation. This is one of Eric’s coping mechanisms. 2) Jump on the furniture. Eric is extremely sensory. ...
