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 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
