Link Let’s be honest about it, having a kid is never easy at the best of times, and having more

… With all the recent upheaval going on in today’s society being shown to all on mainstream media, I wanted

As parent of autistic students, our calendars are packed with IEP meetings and therapy appointments on top of regular work

Headed west through Truckee, California, the road starts climbing as you approach Donner Pass.  For thousands of years Indians used this

I’ve mentioned this a few times before but Gavin and I have a unique relationship. We’re very very close and

Highgate tube station. For me, it will forever represent the foothills of Isaac’s future. For him, it’s the sunlit uplands.

September 27, 2024 was a dark day for those of us in western North Carolina. The remains of Hurricane Helene

Alzheimer’s is an irreversible disease. It is a developing brain disorder that gradually breaks one’s thinking and memory skills, and

One of the things I try very hard to do with this blog, is be as honest and transparent as

By  Jill Briesch Autism BrainNet is a program that allows families to learn more about why the brain is important

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In this episode, I speak with interior designer, Wendy Valente, of Live Well Designs. After Wendy’s oldest daughter was diagnosed

Overcoming dyslexia as an adult improved my listening, memory, and emotional health. Have you ever thought about the emotional impact

Our internal life can be many things from season to season or even moment to moment. In a short period

… As I sit here in Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia after my winter retreat to Sanibel,

You may believe this is a blog to skip over, ignore. However, sometime during your lifetime you or someone you

A mother had two daughters. The older daughter quickly found her purpose in life and filled it. She worked hard

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I was feeling really good yesterday because I had finally been able to purchase the replacement parts for the car.

    Just a heads up, this post will contain some affiliate links for underwear. However, as with all things,

If you feel as though you are losing the connection you once had with your faith then you may feel

Disclaimer: Information contained on this website is not intended to be a substitute for therapy nor does it imply a

Life can be frustrating when you’re an Autism parent because Autism has a way of impacting so many facets in

With Passover and Easter just around the corner, the spring can be full of family gatherings. These are special times

As an autism parent, you’re aware of how eager your little munchkin is to literally put everything in the house

… Sometimes when we make a move from one town to another, we tend to forget or take for granted

Autism parenting can be all consuming, absolutely exhausting and full of indescribable amounts of stress. One of the toughest things

    I’ve always had to find ways to lull my child into bathing. He’s twelve, and still it’s an

It might sound surprising to say, fconsidering families in the US are more affluent than ever, but many teens in

… One thing that has become a fact of life for a lot of people is that moving from place

There are times where the only thing I can do to help Emmett is to simply stop everything and snuggle.

    There’s a great need in our community for Autism Advocates. Parents of newly diagnosed children often do not

If you’ve met one child with Autism, then you’ve met one child with autism. Each child with Autism has their

As the summer vacation season begins, students are most likely doing one of two activities: going to day camp so

Gavin had a pretty good day, at least physically. On his first full day of being an adult, he spent