Last year for Autism Awareness & Acceptance month, I wrote a few posts that answered common questions I get asked about autism. This year, I want to address a common statement that people say when they hear I have an autistic son: "Everybody does that."
An Easter Tip for Parents
My family is celebrating Easter, so no long post today. I'll see you next week for a series of posts dedicated to Autism Awareness & Acceptance month. But, since you came all this way, here is a little tip on how we handle egg hunts in our home with two neurodiverse children: they each get … Continue reading An Easter Tip for Parents
Imagination Changes the World
I recently read this quote by Glennon Doyle: Imagination is not just the catalyst of art, it's also the catalyst of compassion. Imagination is the shortest distance between two people, two cultures, two ideologies, two experiences. Imagination is not just the catalyst of art, it's also the catalyst of compassion. Imagination is the shortest distance … Continue reading Imagination Changes the World
Check In
The only consistent thing about life is that it always changes. Nine months ago, I posted an update about how well my son has been going to school. Now, it feels like we're right back to preschool. Regressions are a hallmark of autism. Anything can bring them on. A growth spurt, a physical ailment, a … Continue reading Check In
Such a Good Dad
Today I want to share a story from six years ago. Life was pretty chaotic back then. We had an infant, a hyperactive 3-year-old with a shiny new autism diagnosis, and my husband was in school on top of working full-time. I had given up my job to become a full-time mom/therapist/administrator/advocate/taxi driver for the … Continue reading Such a Good Dad
Ashley Lilley 