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Talking to other kids about Autism

Last week, I had The Talk with my neighbor's nine-year-old daughter. I've written before about the terrific kids who live in my vertical community, and how well they treat Ryan when playing in the back yard. They thi…
Hello From Your Friendly Neighborhood Pariah

The other day I ran into my neighbor. A really nice guy, he always goes out of his way to strike up conversations with all of those around him. But, alas, something was wrong. When I said "hi", he just looked th…
A Neighbor's Perspective-Play Along!

“I see her running around, maybe not running so much as gliding from one child to the next; meeting their needs, kissing their bruises, softening their touches. She does this with such love and grace, with a smile abo…
I Must Be Missing Something!!!!

I know I must be wrong. I know that I must be missing something, but right now, I’m so mad I could spit fire that turns into…hell. I turned to see my Alex crying a silent, non-breathing cry with his mouth in his hand…
What I Just Learned About My Neighbors

I didn’t have the energy for it. The mental energy to watch 3 children running around having “fun,” foreseeing any hint of disaster for each, amending myself accordingly, and carrying on either superficial or length…

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