I’m a mother on the autism spectrum raising two children with autism, one with Level 1 Autism and one with Level 3 Autism. I’ve been enjoying giving talks all over the…
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An article was recently published about ABA Therapy in The New Yorker, and though it attempted to be balanced, there were many issues with it. Who am I to speak on…
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When I was pregnant with my firstborn, Charlie, I daydreamed about motherhood. I pictured Charlie as a child sitting beside me outside at sunset, debating which Pokémon is a better starter…
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To the parents awaiting services or evaluations for their autistic kiddo…I’m thinking of you. To the mom, overwhelmed that health insurance went up again…you’re not alone. To the autistic person, drained…
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Today, I just want permission to feel sad. Let’s normalize being sad. I understand people’s need to fix things, offer advice, and encourage a positive perspective, but gosh, it feels dismissive.…
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Thanks Beddy’s for gifting Jude this awesome set. Use code AUTISMCAFE here if you’re just here for the discount 🙂 Jude was diagnosed with autism Level 1 when he was 5…
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World Autism Month Whether you prefer the puzzle piece or the infinity loop symbol, your voice matters. Whether you prefer to be called a person with autism or autistic, I respect…
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Autism-proofing isn’t offensive Today, I’m angry. I usually do my best to be soft with my wording, even when writing about things that make my blood boil. But today, I won’t.…
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There’s been a huge increase in people trying to erase severe autism. “Severe autism isn’t real.” “No one is more severely autistic than someone else.” “We’re all equally autistic.” As someone…
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This post is sponsored by SuperBill, all opinions expressed are my own. When Charlie was first diagnosed with autism in 2015, we saw a lot of specialists. There was a geneticist,…
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Welcoming a new baby as a brother with severe autism We welcome the newest addition to our family, Billie, on October 3rd. She’s tiny and perfect. I’ve been sharing photos and…
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I’m not into autism inspirational stories. It’s a wonderful thing when a nonverbal autistic can eventually learn complex communication. It truly is. To live a story like this is to triumph…