We all have that one family member that will tell you at every family function that we aren’t disciplining our child with autism correctly. That is probably the same family member that believes that Toni Braxton cured her son of autism. This has been a topic that I have discussed with many specialists, educators and … More Autism and Discipline
I know that I am supposed to share our Embracing Autism life with the world. I feel it in my spirit. The more I share and reach others, obstacles are thrown in my path. But I refuse to let that stop me. My voice will not be silent. I will continue to blog on a … More My Voice Will Not Be Silent
Whitney Houston sang a song in the movie The Preacher’s Wife called I Go To The Rock. This morning that song gave me the motivation and confirmation that I needed. I am more than a conqueror and our future is secure. See when you go to The Rock you take it all to God and … More Go To The Rock
I let autism beat me on Friday. Just like my Detroit Lions, my defense was weak and I let my guard down in the fourth quarter. At the end of the day I was numb. Sydney had a difficult time at school, we just signed up for a new autism program, and I was waiting … More Autism 1 Mommy 0
An article listed that there is an 80% divorce rate in marriages of children with autism. I have been divorced for three and a half years. My struggles in my marriage began before Sydney was born. I fought even harder to save my marriage after receiving Sydney’s diagnosis four years later. I hate it when … More Autism And The Dating Game
Will I ever be a pro at Autism? I am not sure if I had several degrees and became a neurologist that I would ever be a pro at Autism. That is why I rely on my faith in God to direct my path. Families living with autism have a common bond. We experience things … More 10 Things Autism Families Can Relate To
Everyone wants a friend. We all need someone who we can talk to and trust. Some of us need more friends than others. Some of us our content with a handful of true friends. As a parent one fear that I have for my children is that they won’t have a friend at school. Or … More 5 Ways To Know You Have A Good Friend
Do you know that feeling when you have worst sore throat and you lose your voice? You try to talk but all you can do is whisper. I felt that way when I began on my journey with autism. I lost my voice. My mind was trying to process the fact that my child was … More The Time Autism Stole My Voice
I have a confession to make. I am terrified of thunderstorms. When I was younger in elementary school, I would become very anxious when it rained at school. So much that it caused my stomach to ache. As I grew older the fear of thunderstorms wasn’t as intense. Even today when there is a storm … More I Am The Storm
I immediately began all of the recommended therapy for Sydney. They put more labels on my child than a clearance item at Target. But I didn’t mind the labels because I knew that she would get the maximum intervention and services provided. She was in a preschool for children with developmental delays. I must admit … More Signs of Autism Part Two
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