Tag: special needs
Loving someone rare
What is Angelman Syndrome?
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births. Angelman syndrome is often misdiagnosed...
Befriending an Autism Parent
I have this amazing friend who just gets it. She invites us to sensory-safe places, schedules mom dates when our husbands are free to watch...
The Boy Who Stops Breathing. Every Night.
Can your baby breathe all through the night? Can he nap without life support? Does her little body do the involuntary things necessary to...
My Son Has Autism
I write this not for pity but for acceptance. I kept this quiet because I didn't want pity. I've come to a point where...
Finding Hope in Autism
Feather mobile from Brent Forsyth, Sunsetdriftwood on Etsy
When you have a baby, I’ve been told, life becomes like a fast-spinning mobile hanging above the...
8 Ways My Son With Autism Helped Me Grow
Miracles happen every day when we least expect them. And this summer has been no exception.
Out on the soccer field, my boy kicked around...