Parenting Autism–Reasons I Cry, Y’all

Because y’all, I’ve cried so many tears (even into eggs). I thought you might like to know what brings tears to my eyes when it comes to my son being diagnosed with high-functioning autism. Well, that’s this year’s label anyway; last year it was still Asperger’s. I’m dropping the label for the most part, but…

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Eye Contact and Autism: What’s so Difficult Anyway?

Look me in the eye. Folks diagnosed with Asperger’ syndrome or autism just can’t do it. They just can’t make eye contact with you . . . or anyone for that matter. But why not? What’s so difficult about looking someone in the eyes anyway? “They must look me in the eyes!” says the frustrated teacher/grandparent/mom/dad/neighbor/stranger in the grocery store. It’s…

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