Tag Archives: acceptance

See Amazing in all Children: Sesame Street’s New Initiative

Today the online autism world blew up with the news of the launch of Sesame Street’s newest program: Sesame Street & Autism: See Amazing In All Children. Why is this so exciting? Because Sesame Street is taking it upon themselves to introduce autism and differences to our youngest population.  They’re teaching children from the cradle, […]

To Light It Up Blue? That is the Question.

The “Light It Up Blue” campaign has helped many people become aware of autism and has helped my son be accepted in his school environment. However, here’s why we still don’t support Autism Speaks.

It’s Autism Awareness Month, Are You Aware?

April is Autism Awareness Month. Are you aware of autism? Do you see autism in your life regularly? Did you know that 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism? Are you aware that boys are diagnosed almost five times more than girls? Did you know that autism is characterized by difficulties with social interaction, verbal and […]

Being Honest With Myself

This year Brian trick or treated for a grand total of 20 minutes.  Not the worst year, not the best either.  During those entire 20 minutes he kept pointing back to home while whimpering.  Once he got home he stripped his costume off with lightning speed and hunkered down on the couch. Brian loved his costume […]

Lesson of the Day: Be Kind.

“I’m feeling really angry right now,” piped up a little voice from my backseat out of nowhere. So thankful for this big brother. “Really, what’s wrong Corbin?” “I’m thinking about something that happened at school today.” “What happened?” “We were sitting at lunch today and ‘T’ was making a lot of loud noises and a […]

Abracadabra: Autism Awareness Month

“I wouldn’t change a thing about my child with autism.” Have you heard that before? Maybe I’ve even said something along those lines. But it’s not true. I love Brian so much.  I can’t even try to put that love into words.  My heart honestly expands against my chest when I think about how much […]