When people ask me how I’m doing during COVID-19, they usually are asking about health, finances … Good News: Six Months is Over!Read more
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Ten Years Later
Normally on Mondays I write a Good News post. The connection with this post won’t be … Ten Years LaterRead more
Today is a Hard Day
Today is eight years since our daughter Abby moved into a group home. She was only … Today is a Hard DayRead more
Don’t You Dare Judge!
One of the outcomes that some special needs families experience is that the children move into … Don’t You Dare Judge!Read more
Seven Years Ago Today
Today it is seven years since our daughter went to live in a group home. She … Seven Years Ago TodayRead more
The Guilt of Relief
For some families, it is possible to care for their children with autism at home with … The Guilt of ReliefRead more
What a Visit With Our Children With Autism Looks Like
We have two children with autism, both on the severe side, both considered nonverbal. They live … What a Visit With Our Children With Autism Looks LikeRead more
Parents, Children and Group Homes
For some parents with children with autism, it is feasible to keep their children in their … Parents, Children and Group HomesRead more
Family Ties – Postscript
I recently blogged on how the group home where our daughter with autism was living was fighting the … Family Ties – PostscriptRead more
Family Ties
I am angry and I will tell you why. Let me give you the back story … Family TiesRead more
Doug Ford and Special Needs Teens
I made a terrible mistake last night. Right before bed I read the story that Doug … Doug Ford and Special Needs TeensRead more