There are struggles when you live with Autism. We don’t deny that. But you cannot focus on just that.
So celebrate every success that you have.
These are stories of success that we’ve found, or been made aware of. Enjoy them. Rejoice with others. And rejoice in the successes that you and yours have as well. Keeping a positive attitude is the biggest help you can give yourself.
Juliana Urtubey, an elementary special education teacher in Las Vegas, has been named the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Urtubey, an educator for 11 years, co-teaches prekindergarten through 5th grade at Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Innovative Elementary School, a Title I school. Urtubey, born in Colombia, is only the third special education instructor to…
Tom Stoltman is a weightlifter and strong man competitor, currently the winner of the Scotland’s Strongest Man, and came in fifth in the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2019. Tom also has Autism, but found an escape in weightlifting. Watch the video to learn more about him. I know with our eldest, he loves working…
The life of a family with someone with autism is not your typical family life. While many things that we do are the same or similar, there are many things that are not. A common phrase in our house is “I never expected to have to say…in my life.” We say this A LOT. Things…
Mall Santas are quickly becoming my unsung Christmas heroes. While this story is from a couple of years ago, it is an important lesson we can all learn. Young Landon, went to the mall to see Santa. However, because he is autistic, he is often told that he is naughty, and was afraid that Santa…
Starting a successful photography business isn’t easy. Just look on the internet and you’ll see tons of photographers and photography businesses listed. It takes talent, dedication, determination and a lot of luck to succeed in the photography business. A Tough Beginning 19 year old Sam Maloney isn’t your typical photographer. Sam was diagnosed with autism…