Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Climbing Everest
No one signs up to climb Mount Everest thinking it will be easy. Incredibly, Autism parenting is the same—without a map, without a tour guide and sure enough—no reassurance. The only difference between the two is, no one signs up… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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” or even something as simple as… Continue reading
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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 set on not seeing poop smeared… Continue reading
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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 town that met the man of… Continue reading
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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 began to communicate through gestures when… Continue reading
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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 Month rapidly approaching on April 2nd—persons… Continue reading
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POOP-SMEARING AND WHY PARENTS ARE SO TIGHT-LIPPED ABOUT IT!
I can remember vividly the first time I experienced it. I’m pretty sure I lost a tad bit of my sanity that day. Visit my blog to read my life-changing experience of the first time I learned of poop-smearing. It’s… Continue reading
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Something’s Wrong
Trips to the park was nerve-racking for me. Whether it’d be the brutally honest kids on the swing set that’s asking—What’s wrong with him? Why don’t he answer us back?” Or—”Why does he flap his hands and make those funny… Continue reading
