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Define "Normal"

For us, “Normal” is… late nights, even sleepless nights. In depth Conversations on transport, LEGO and wrestling! Visual learning (our home is full of home made schedules)! Laughter… Tears
Where did you go?

What is it about autism that sends people running for the hills? Have I started reaching out less? Do I just expect people to reach out to me? Or has everyone really deserted me? Disclaimer: First off, I want to s…
Family Interrupted

Life keeps moving along. There have been a lot of changes with us since I actually blogged on a personal note. If I were to write everything down it would take way too long so here are some happenings in a nutshel…
Don't be The Autism Validation Parent

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog about autism and medication and I went on a tangent (shocking I know) about an experience that my wife and I had with a local DFW autism organization and a few parents who made us feel a b…
Going on an a Journey

I'm going on a journey. Not to any specific place, but rather to seek out stories from the families that regularly deal with Autism. I want to investigate what these families did to overcome specific issues. I want t…
What is the most important Autism social network?

The dinner table. What? You were expecting some enlightening links to sites that you finally talk to people that would finally have all the answers you were looking for? Now, don’t get me wrong.. the advice, sup…
My The Force Be With You

The force is strong with you, young padawan... I saw this story on OffBeat Bride. No, I'm not getting married, but I like to look at all the pretty pictures and see different folks and their fancy and unique wedd…
The Past Month...

It's been so long since I've written a post, I'm not sure I know where to begin. Actually, I started about four or five different posts, but never got past the first paragraph or two. So in an effort to get back…
How Sammy's Autism Affects Us All

How amazing it is to hear about this side of the story. I often worry about how the other children perceive Sammy and Tyler. Tyler is best buddies with Sam. They have a deep link that I can't even begin to compre…
Grandma Goes All Mama Bear

I got to spend several hours of Hurricane Irene blissfully doped up on prescription muscle relaxants. Last Saturday I sustained my first real ("real" meaning during a game) roller derby injury: a wee little concussio…