Father’s Day is a day to honor those men in our lives who have raised us, nurtured us, guided us. Being a father, or a mother, is not always an easy task. Fathering a child with special needs might be even more challenging. Here’s a special tribute to fathers of children with special needs. In … Continue reading On Fathers of Children with Special Needs
autism parenting
Mimi and George During COVID-19
Mimi was one of the people I called when I was “reaching out” to people during the stay at home orders. I've actually called her twice during the last three months. The first time was to check on how she and George were doing. The second time was to ask her permission to post her … Continue reading Mimi and George During COVID-19
Does, Fawns, and Autism Parenting?
Doe about to drink from birdbath Fawns have been on my mind for the last few days. So, here’s a post about fawns and their mothers. I live in a suburban area that has become a haven for deer. Controlling the overpopulation is a topic of much discussion and debate. My own feelings about deer … Continue reading Does, Fawns, and Autism Parenting?
Seasons of Life – Mimi and George
Seasons of Life - Peony After the bee incident, Mimi took George to the children’s hospital where he underwent testing for a full week. At the end of the week she met with a neurologist, who diagnosed George with “childhood neurosis.” Mom questioned the doctor about autism and was told that he would not put … Continue reading Seasons of Life – Mimi and George
Mimi and George: A Story of Autism – Part 2
This is the second of an ongoing series of posts. The first part can be found here. Mimi could only rely on herself in raising her two boys in the early 1970’s. Her young son George would not receive the autism diagnosis for many years. George could read and tell her how to get someplace, … Continue reading Mimi and George: A Story of Autism – Part 2
Mimi and George: A Story of Autism – Part 1
The year was 1965 and it was a chaotic time in their lives. Mimi was seven months pregnant when she and John moved from their small apartment to a house that would provide the extra space that would be needed after the birth of their second child. The November move brought with it the necessity … Continue reading Mimi and George: A Story of Autism – Part 1
Autism and Respite Care
At some point, many of us are caregivers for someone. If we are parents, we were at one time responsible for the health, feeding, clothing, sheltering, and safety of our young children. Maybe we have adult children, parents, spouses, or siblings who come under our care for short or long periods of time. When my … Continue reading Autism and Respite Care
Autism and Refrigerator Moms
I don’t know if you’ve heard the term refrigerator mother. Well see, I’m of that era…and I wish I could remember the first book I read. It was by a doctor. It was a huge book and after I read it, I said, “Oh, this is [my son].” It was about autism. These are the … Continue reading Autism and Refrigerator Moms
Telling Your Child He Has Autism
Does your child with autism know about the diagnosis? When did you tell him or her? As an adult on the spectrum, how did you find out that you have autism? At my cafe book signing last fall, a young woman walked up to my table with her daughter. I don’t think she was in … Continue reading Telling Your Child He Has Autism
An Autism Book and Book Signings
What happens if you have a book signing and nobody comes? Fortunately, that has not yet happened to me at the three author events I have had since my book release in August. While my turnout has not always been large, those who have shown up and talked to me have been a surprising and … Continue reading An Autism Book and Book Signings
Conversations About Autism 