I’ve been trying to write this post for a while but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Why is it so hard to write about not having friends? At…
actually autistic
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ASD in siblings: Baby Jude When we decided to conceive Jude, we didn’t know yet that Charlie had autism. Would we have waited longer if we had known? I don’t know.…
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Let me preface this post by emphasizing how much I love living in the United States. When I came here in 2011, I fell in love with Austin, TX instantly. I…
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DotComDIY #CollectiveBias Hi there! I’m Willy, Eileen’s husband, and I’m taking over The Autism…
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I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of…
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Thanks Beddy’s, for gifting us adorable zipper bedding – all opinions expressed are my own. Use code AUTISMCAFE for a discount at Beddy’s Last year, Jude was evaluated for autism*. He…
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Raising a child with severe nonverbal autism is always challenging. I overthink all my decisions. Every little thing seems so complicated, even when it might not be. I often decide not…
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I’ve mentioned the friends I’ve lost since the time Charlie was diagnosed with autism. I’ve also written about the people who are too awkward to approach you after an autism diagnosis.…
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Children’s development and toys Having a child with autism has taught me a lot of things. One of them is that not all kids love toys. Charlie doesn’t really like toys.…
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My last shopping trip at the grocery store I want to share a positive experience with you. Yesterday, I went grocery shopping with both Charlie and Jude. Last time I took…
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Friendships are challenging I don’t know what it is about friendship that is so difficult for me to completely grasp. I understand the concept but putting it into application is complicated.…
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I’m sorry. I lied. I lied to you when I told you that things get easier. They don’t. In fact, as the gap gets bigger and bigger between my son and…