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Christmas Presents Update

The spinning top I bought for Peter was a huge hit. But it couldn't hold up to his abuse and was destroyed inside of a week. He kept it around as long as he could but when it fell apart, it was basically was a shape…
A Holiday Message from an Autism Father

You are reading this post, which tells me that we have something in common. Autism. Whether you have a child with Autism, you are autistic, you have a loved one with Autism or you’re simply interested in learning…
Christmas, Faith and Autism

Hello! I’m Natalie (Stuart’s wife) and I was hoping to share a little struggle I’m facing this Holiday Season. I would like to start off by saying that my intentions are not to debate. I simply want to…
Autism, my sanity and the holidays

Screaming. That’s all I have heard this weekend. Between Elliott whining,Emmett screaming and Gavin melting down, the little bits of sanity I had left are now refugees fleeing to safety somewhere far away. I us…
My Christmas and Hanukkah Wish for You

For Christmas and Hanukkah I wish I could tell all parents who have children with autism and special needs that everything is going to be okay. I wish we could come together and I could give you all a big hug. I f…
Christmas Meltdowns, Supermarket Style

Anybody with a child on the autism spectrum will know that meltdowns are that bit different from your more ‘typical’ tantrum and that during this festive time of year they tend to be on the increase. This i…
My Christmas Wish: To Have a Conversation with My Son

I am blessed. I have a beautiful wife who loves me. I have a super 6-year-old son who has autism. I have a terrific 3-year-old girl who thinks she’s 13-years-old. I live in the greatest state in the USA (Texas…
His Hands Tell Me When He's Happy

Christmas was one week away, the excitement building as we prepared presents for friends and family. We laughed as we changed the words to our favorite Christmas songs, drank Egg Nog and opened the next door to find ou…
Salutations of the Season

Liam made this lovely picture a few years ago, inspired by an episode of "Bear in the Big Blue House" or "Arthur." Note: the Colombia Tristar™ inspired winged horse pulling a carriage. Last time we were in Bal…
Handling the Holiday Season and Autism

The holidays are filled with bright lights, presents, camera flashes, loud noises, music, bells, busy people running in-and-out of stores, lots of people giving lots of hugs and kisses. While this is great for most o…