Posts Tagged ‘acceptance’
Don’t Panic! HF Autistic kids can move out
The thought of my autistic son moving out was almost debilitating and it definitely caused me to have many nightmares. I put HF in the title of this article which stands for “High-Functioning.” I’m well aware that some of our beautiful friends on the autism spectrum won’t be able to move out for a variety…
Read More9 Essential Qualities for Successfully Raising Someone on the Spectrum
My son who is labeled as being on the High-Functioning Autism Spectrum is absolutely thriving at a public charter school right now. He has a 4.0 GPA, plays bass guitar, enjoys going on errands with me, sleeps well, eats well, and overall seems happy. BOOM! We also very successfully made it through my recent cancer…
Read MoreIs Your Child Valued by Society?
Is my child valued by society? This is such a big question, but after watching Gabor Mate: The Myth of Normal, I think it’s absolutely pertinent to ask ourselves and each other, “Am I valued by my society? Is my child, who moves in a different way, valued by society?” If you live in the US,…
Read MoreA 10-Year-Old Autistic Boy Is Teaching the World Self-Acceptance
I LOVE when children become the teachers for humanity. “Out of the mouths of babes” is so dang true. This article made it’s way to me and I am super excited to share it with you! This kid totally gets it and that’s the thing about living this life with these kids . . . most of these…
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