Index in progress! I am creating an index here to lead you to essays on topics I frequently write about related to my son and our life.
My only son was diagnosed with autism before the age of 3 and spent his youth giving us a hands-on course in special needs parenting. At the close of his teenage years, we built a home with an attached “apartment” for him. My husband and I are now in our midlife, never-empty-nester phase; my son keeps life interesting around here.
My stories give a glimpse of the “typical” experiences in our autism household. Sometimes they reflect an old frustration (of his or mine), or a new revelation I was probably late in figuring out. Hopefully, my writing can offer a few insights into how to support or advocate for others in your own life.
More links coming here soon!
By timeframe:
By topic:
Advocacy
Autonomy
Caregiver mental health (coping as a caregiver)
Life around here
Special education
Visual Supports (things that help us: pictures, social stories, text cues, and more!)