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Autism in The Caribbean
A Hidden Journey of Sun, Sand and Strength CONFESSION: I’ve been strongly thinking about leaving my sun-kissed land of white-blanketed sandy beaches and turquoise seas—to move to a different Caribbean country. One that has the much-needed resources to help my little champ soar to independence. Before making any drastic decisions—I conducted some essential research to…
The Sounds of Hope: How My Non-Verbal Son Found His Voice
There were times when silence filled our home—not the peaceful kind, but the kind that left me devoured by my uncertainties of whether I’d ever hear my son say the words “I love you” or even something as simple as “Mommy.” For years, I held on to hope that one day, he’d find his voice.…
What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time?
Patience!- You’d think that being a cop is an easy task considering its foundation surrounds discipline, right? But even in an organization like policing, it has its challenges—just like any other organization. Diversity in the workplace plays a significant role in how an organization functions internally. Innumerable personalities to live with for eight hours can…
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On the other side of the Fist: Milestones, Setbacks, Autism & Aggression
Goodbye sippy cup! Like any parent, watching your kids meet their milestones gives you a warm feeling of validation that you are doing a good job as a parent. I didn’t have my mind…
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Autism in The Caribbean
A Hidden Journey of Sun, Sand and Strength CONFESSION: I’ve been strongly thinking about leaving my sun-kissed land of white-blanketed sandy beaches and turquoise seas—to move to a different Caribbean country. One that has…
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The Sounds of Hope: How My Non-Verbal Son Found His Voice
There were times when silence filled our home—not the peaceful kind, but the kind that left me devoured by my uncertainties of whether I’d ever hear my son say the words “I love you”…
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What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time?
Patience!- You’d think that being a cop is an easy task considering its foundation surrounds discipline, right? But even in an organization like policing, it has its challenges—just like any other organization. Diversity in…
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Is ABA Therapy Worth It?
If your loved one has behavior challenges due to Autism Spectrum Disorder or other related challenges, this post is for you! If you’ve been contemplating starting ABA therapy with your loved one, but are…
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The Man Outside Her Window
Photo by Rae Angela on Unsplash His coughs sounded rugged and frail as if he hadn’t eaten a solid meal—or had clean drinking water, for the weeks he’d been gone. She peeked outside her…
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Single Parent Dating Horrors
I recall reading a short story back in Junior high school titled, “Waiting for Love.” I thought it was the unhappiest story ever. It spoke of a beautiful, poor young woman from a small…
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TICS DISORDER
With all that was going on after my son’s official diagnosis, things had finally started to become a little easier with learning some of his likes, dislikes, and what triggers his sensory disorder. He…
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THE AUTISM CONTROVERSY
Not only is ASD a “Rich Man’s Disease” as it’s often referred to by many, but it’s also—if not, the most controversial topic in the disorder and disability arena today. With World Autism Awareness…
