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The Problem With Acceptance

Yesterday I wrote “This is the problem with awareness” so I think it’s only fair that I flip to the other sign of the coin and write about the problem with acceptance. Acceptance Paradox There is this…
Autistic Speaks:I need your input

Back in October, Leigh suggested that I make a video during the Walk Now for Autism. I was too shy about the whole thing, but I've been thinking about it. And I think I'd like to make a video about autism, just not o…
Kicking off Autism Awareness Month

"Autism is not limited to a single region or a country; it is a worldwide challenge that requires global action." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
My sister ran 26 miles for #Autism

Awhile ago, I posted about my sister, Kate, running a marathon in Washington DC. She was raising money for the Organization for Autism Research. Well, the marathon was today and she finished a little while ago.
"Oh he just has Aspergers? He'll be fine in the long run, right?"

We had some new friends and their two young kids over this past week, both parents teach at the University where The Professor works . We don’t know them that well yet, but I do adore the wife and we have been ho…
I'm still here!

I have not forgotten about any of you! Sadly, bronchitis and a sinus infection have tripped me up this week! I was given a new inhaler, steroids, and the infamous Z-pack to help me along. This cold air is killing me and…
Do you think?

So you're standing in line somewhere and feeling impatient. The line has been long and you're getting tired. Maybe someone ahead is working slow or someone else is getting confused. What ever the issue you know who it…
For those in Nashville - SENSE Theatre: A Special Production

It was a Friday night. The schedule was clear. Perfect timing. Plus, a dear friend said "Yes!" to my spontaneous invitation....When we drove to the debut performance of SENSE Theatre, I knew to expect an on-stage adv…
Video: a Child's point of View

After my last video, some people asked for a video from a child’s point of view. I thought about it from the point of view of Cameron’s brother and what he might say… this is the result. I hope you lik…
Who Are We To Judge?

When I started the project ‘Autism Understanding and Acceptance’, I did it with the intentions of helping those without Autistic children to better understand and accept people with Autism as well as the p…