It was March 16, 2018. We are almost finished with our third appointment at AI Hospital. It really stinks that this is how we had to spend part of our day off from school. But that’s autism. We received a great report from the last doctor. He even commented on how Sydney was attentive during … More Adventures in Autism
I remember the days when I would drive out of my way to avoid Sydney seeing a park. The sight of a park would spark screeching, screams, and a tantrum. This was before she had the language to express that she wanted to go to the park. If we went to the park. It would … More The Day She Tried to Make a Friend
Having President’s Day off on Monday gave us a chance to go to medical appointments. Sydney loves her routine. So when there is no school. I am prepared in case she has a difficult time coping with the change. I can still yell Plot Twist! And she looks directly at me for the next set … More Rosa Parks Is At It Again
You may have noticed my latest hashtag, #belikesyd. I can’t take the credit for creating that. My good friend Katie came over this past weekend. When she was leaving Syd came down to say hi to Auntie Katie. If you haven’t figured it out yet. If you are a friend of mine. My children will … More #BELIKESYD
The road we travel is not for the weary. When you travel this road. There isn’t a map. You can’t use Google maps to give you an alternate route. If you run into traffic, have an accident, hit a pothole, or get a flat tire. AAA isn’t coming baby! Do you see where I am … More Our Autism
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 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
Harrison and Sydney Copher. I am proud to be their mother. They have taught me so much. Some days I just stare at them in awe and think. Look at God! WE did that. Then I have peace in my heart that they will do well in the future. That nice warm and fuzzy feeling … More Dream Big Princess Sydney
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