A short update… I have just looked at the title I gave this article and wondered if I really know where I am now. Anyway – let me share what’s in my heart. The little boy is now a big preteen. So much has changed. I am learning that the current stage he is in … Read more
It’s Autism Awareness Month again. It’s that time of the year when all of a sudden everyone is interested in autism, and those of us who like to create awareness do lots of write-ups and posts on social media. This year I don’t feel like that. I am tired. I am spent. I have had … Read more
How I wish I had read all this before my son’s diagnosis… Getting the news that your child has a disability is not easy. Okay. That’s an understatement. It’s devastating. You have to start parenting all over again. Your dreams are crushed. You cry. You rant. But you have to deal with it. I had … Read more
What is your name? Judy Nzisa – Mwangi How old is your child? My son turns 5 years in a day or two. 13th May to be precise! When did you discover your child had autism? There was definitely something notably off with Myles as from 1.5 years but we hoped all would fall into … Read more
What is your name? Esther Wairimu Hezekiah How old is your child? He is 14 years old. When did you discover your child was autistic? I found out when he was 3 years old, but by the time he got to two years, I could see something wasn’t “right”. How has your autism journey been? … Read more
Here is Part 3 of our “My Autism Story” series, with Zippy Wanjiru. Enjoy! What is your name? Zippy Wanjiru How old is your child? He is 7 years old. When did you discover your child had autism? We discovered he was autistic when he was 3 and a half How has your autism … Read more
Here is Part 2 of our “My Autism Story” series. Ann Mukua, a parent to an autistic boy, shares her experience with us. Enjoy! What is your name? Ann Mukua How old is your child? He is 6 years old. When did you discover your child was autistic? We discovered this when he was … Read more
Hi! Welcome to our series, “My Autism Story”. In this series, I asked a few parents to share their experience with autism! Read on to find out what Jane Muiruri, the first parent, had to say! Enjoy and learn! What is your name? Jane Muiruri How old are your children? My children on the … Read more
I can already see the eye rolls and the doubting looks. What does God have to do with autism, something that cannot be taken away, has no cure, and is termed as a lifelong disability? Well, I had the same thoughts when we got the diagnosis. Where is God? Why did this have to happen … Read more
Sometimes we fail to understand what special needs parents go through… I have been a special needs parent for just under two years now – officially, that is. During this time, I have realized that not many of our friends or family truly understand what we go through on a daily and weekly basis! Let … Read more
