Taming the Worry Monster
It was my son’s psychotherapist who first identified Anxiety as Jack’s biggest problem when he was in second grade. He disagreed with the teachers that Jack was ADHD, explaining that one of the...
View ArticleThe 40 year journey
Moses probably has as much name recognition as Taylor Swift, across all continents and varying demographics. That’s where the similarity ends. He does not command her stratospheric popularity,...
View ArticleMedicating Autism – Looking for a Cure
So, I think I had the best news from my son’s psychiatrist- he “discharged” us! Four doctors and six years later, my son’s doctor has deemed him medically untreatable. My husband wants to go doctor...
View ArticleWhat the School Doesn’t Tell You! Lessons Every Mother Must Know to Get your...
My son finally graduated with a high school diploma, with the A-G requirements. These are 15 specific high school classes that are College Prep classes, to be eligible for a CSU (California State...
View ArticleThe Sea Parted (Part 2 of The 40 Year Journey)
Almost exactly four years ago, I wrote a blog titled The 40 year journey. I would like to continue telling my story in the mini series of our ’40 year’ journey. Today’s is a blog of celebration, of...
View ArticleMy Brother Andrew
I am 17 years old, and a junior in high school. I live with my brother, Andrew, who is 21 years old. Andrew is autistic. Watching him grow up has been great because I have seen him grow physically...
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