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
I have been thinking hard about how important a parent is in the life of a special needs child… It’s been a while since I wrote anything about autism. It’s been a crazy season – being home, working from home, and helping the kids with their schoolwork, etc. There is something I have learnt during … Read more
Yes, I am locked down with an autistic child in the house… but I intend to get through it! So… thanks to COVID19 we get to spend days and weeks on end in the same space with an intruder who invaded our lives 7 years ago, Autism. Why do I call it an intruder? Autism … 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
A few lessons that I have learned in my two years of being an autism parent… Every autistic child’s path is different There is this tendency, just as with neurotypical children, to assume that every child will follow a particular pattern of development. I thought the same, and would end up comparing how my two … Read more
My wishes….wishes that every autism parent has… The end of the school year marks our first full year as autism parents. I would say it has been a fairly good year, one of learning, discovery, and the usual ups and downs. As the year ends, thoughts come to mind about what I would have wished … Read more
How we wish therapy could be… everyday… We love our therapists, and we need our therapists. They do so much, they know so much, and most of our kids cannot do without them. I have heard so many stories about therapists from parents, both good and bad. I would like to share a few things … Read more
My autism story starts further back than I want to admit – at the age of 2 when my son had an illness that caused him to be admitted. Wait – I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Alison, mother to an adorable 6-year-old boy with autism. We got the diagnosis in April 2018, … Read more
A glimpse into the arduous journey of autism parenting… Being an autism parent is, well, one of those jobs that never ends, and has new surprises daily. You can imagine having a child in your house who has greater needs than any other of your children, some of which you are not able to meet! … Read more
The initial diagnosis of autism can send any sane parent into a state of total confusion! Diagnosis of a medical condition that can be cured is not so bad. A diagnosis of a developmental condition like autism, however, is not as easy to deal with because there is no immediate cure and solution! First, however, … Read more
