I want to thank you all for the lovely comments after last week’s post. I appreciate everyone who reached out. The story I tell in this poem is based in part on my own family’s experience, and in part on so many other experiences that get shared this time of year. My heart breaks with … Continue reading Follow-Up: ‘Twas the Night Before an Autism Christmas
‘Twas the Night Before an Autism Christmas
‘Twas the Night Before an Autism ChristmasWritten by Ashley LilleyBased on the classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the houseEvery creature was stirring, from toddler to spouse;The stockings were not hung by the chimney with care,(Because a certain child could find them there.) No one was yet … Continue reading ‘Twas the Night Before an Autism Christmas
The Mental Load of “Getting Help”
It seems to me that the powers that be really love giving extra work to people who are already overburdened.
Autism Services in Saskatchewan Canada
It seems that the federal and provincial programs to help parents of autistic children here in Canada are a well-kept secret. This is not ok with me. No family should have to struggle without care simply because no one has told them their options.
I Don’t Want to Label Them
Today I want to respond to a type of comment that I hear all the time: "I don't want to label them." "I'd talk to the doctor, but then they'd just slap a label on them." "Labels are so hurtful. I would never do that to my child"
