This time last year Syd loved everything Smurf. She wanted blue body paint. Everything was Smurftastic. This year Sydney is very interested in Egypt. She has an Egyptian coloring book and likes to complete Egyptian word search pages. Her love for Egypt began with her watching Mr. Peabody and Sherman. Whenever we go in a … More Let My People Go
I am not sure if Sydney would recognize a picture of Beyoncé is she saw her. But if she hears All The Single Ladies or I’m Coming Out. She’ll tell you “It’s a Beyonce”. When I showed her the video of I’m Coming Out. I explained to her that was Diana Ross singing. After singing … More It’s A Beyonce’
I am often asked what are some great gift ideas for children with autism. So, I decided to share a couple of gift ideas that children and adults with autism would love anytime of the year. Weighted Blanket – These blankets provide sensory comfort and help to relieve stress. The weighted blanket and pressure is … More Autism Christmas Gifts
It never seems to end. Just when I think we can blend in with the rest of the world. There is always someone to remind us of autism. Recently, I went through two rough experiences with Sydney. Where I needed to advocate with grace. I think we shocked the world when we showed up for … More It Never Ends
I feel like I am going to be sick. This can’t be happening now. Do all parents feel like this before their child’s IEP meeting? Or is this just happening to me? It is time to get out of the car and I am frozen. There’s no one to call for support. So I will … More I Can’t Believe They Saw Me Cry
It was finally happening. We were going to Disney World. My children were 14 and 12 but that’s okay. Most families have been to Disney World several times. Disney World for The Cophers was always a wish. One that I thought would never be granted. Going on any vacation was a wish for our family. … More It Has Been One Year
Yesterday I was emotional. I wasn’t having a pity party or feeling depressed. I was crying tears of joys. I thank God every day, but yesterday was different. I was praising Him in advance. I think He heard me yesterday. We were supposed to be on the farm for dinner at three o’ clock. Well … More Code Red, This Is Not A Drill
I watched her as she picked out her clothes and dressed herself. Including lip gloss. She even had time to paint her nails. After eating breakfast. She cleared her plate and changed the date on our family calendar. Then she waited by the window for the bus. Five years ago, the scenario would play out … More Sydney’s Story
Halloween was a scary time for our family. It wasn’t the costumes, the decorations or Thriller. It was Sydney, autism and the unknown. We didn’t have many children in our neighborhood. For Halloween we would go to The Zoo Boo at The Detroit Zoo. The first time wasn’t so bad because Syd was in a … More No Nightmares on Halloween
I wish autism parents would believe me when I tell them that everything will be just fine. It won’t be easy. But things will be fine. One day you will look back and wonder how you survived. The appointments, the IEP meetings, the criticism, stares, rude comments and tears. It is by the grace of … More What The Good Doctor Taught Me
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