A few years ago, Eric had a bad experience on the bus. The driver was not very “autism friendly” – let’s just leave it at that. So we started driving him back and forth! This summer we thought we’d try the bus again – and see how it went. Every morning we play catch in ...
Planned a vacation day today to go to the beach with my daughter. We usually go on her birthday every year – but this year it fell on a Saturday and we had family over to celebrate. So today was the day! Mr. Bacon decided to take a vacation day too at the last minute ...
There are always so many stories about how social media has created a more disconnected society. People opting to have connections through their phones and computers…rather than with living human beings sitting right next to them. While I have definitely been guilty of that and regularly counsel my daughter about looking up from her phone ...
Mr. and Mrs. Bacon speak candidly about recent events, their fears, and their vision for bridging the gap between Law Enforcement and the Autism community. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:27 — 41.8MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS
The light rippled and waved. It danced: Blue, then white, then blue again. The pattern, the movement: it felt warm. The source of the dance, a small fish tank placed on his nightstand by his parents three months ago to feed his attraction to sea creatures, meant far less to him than the mesmerizing ...
He remembered. He was there in 2011 (he was 7). We had breakfast with the Whinnie the Pooh characters at the Crystal Palace Disney Buffet. My wife thought he would enjoy it again. He didn’t seem overly excited about it, but it was a pleasant breakfast. He fixed himself a plate at the buffet (mostly ...
He felt the tickle on the back of his neck; that familiar tickle that made him aware he was dreaming. “Please let this one last,” he silently begged. “I’m scared, Daddy,” Luke whispered. “What if I fall over? What if I can’t stop?” The summer sun peaked through a cloud trying valiantly to burn away ...
Mr. Bacon responds to a message from a struggling fellow Autism Dad asking for some advice about family, comparison, relationships, and staying on course. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:31 — 18.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS
Today, on their blog, Autism Speaks posted this open article to First Responders: 7 Things People With Autism Want First Responders to Know. The tips were written by individuals on the spectrum and included some great advice. As a police officer, a proud Autism Dad, and staunch Autism advocate, here are 7 things First Responders ...
Mr. Bacon speaks with Wanda Refaely, owner and creator of ICE4Autism, the only Autism-specific In Case of Emergency smart phone app. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:55 — 71.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS
