No day is “normal” when you live with autism, either yourself, or with a friend or family member. These articles describe common events that we’ve experienced in our lives.
We hope that they bring you the same laughter, tears, and understanding that they brought us when we started going through it.
“You Forgot…” words you never want your child to say, until it’s just too humorous… This week I was making Shortbread Cookies for work. Our eldest watching and we offered him a cookie that we had just pulled off the cooling rack. He looked at us with all seriousness, and as grown up sounding as…
The names of those involved have been withheld to protect their privacy during this difficult time. I’ve found that having those serious conversations with my son is a little more difficult than talking to a neuro-typical teenager – which isn’t exactly easy either. Because of his limited vocabulary and understanding, conversations involving drugs, girls, etc…
I was reminded of this very thing earlier today. As a verbal species humans often rely almost solely on verbal or written word to communicate. And when we find someone who is non-verbal, we might be quick to (negatively) judge them. To think they have nothing to say. Yet we know in nature many animals…
I recently spoke with my son about his day at school. It had been a special “tech blitz” day, and I know he loves all things computer. I had hoped that this would encourage and expand our communication as parents have a hard enough time talking to their teenagers, but when they are on the…