Stories By Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty
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Brick Life
/ 3 years agoAutism, Siblings, and the Court of Honor: Pride For One Brick Family
Recently I had the profound joy of watching my youngest son Zach, who was fourteen, receive honors and accolades for achieving...
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Brick Life
/ 3 years agoSmall Steps
Justin looks at me quizzically from the confines of the shower as I hand him a new washcloth, one he is...
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Brick by the Numbers
/ 3 years ago‘I Wish I’d Known:’ A Brick Mom Looks Back At First Learning Of Her Son’s Autism
Eighteen years ago my then seventeen-month-old son went for a sick pediatrician’s visit, and I came out with several misprinted articles...
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Brick Life
/ 3 years agoGet Out
As I scrolled through my photo gallery looking for a perfect photo of my youngest son in his Boy Scout attire...
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Brick Life
/ 3 years agoFind Your Joy
Dear Justin, It was just a little thing, this tiny ornament with “Baby’s First Christmas” in red lettering, and a photo...
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Brick Life
/ 3 years agoYour True Self
Dear Justin, The other day I was having a lovely conversation with a woman who was assigned to speak with me...
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Brick Life
/ 3 years agoLeaving Your Comfort Zone
Dear Justin, A few weeks ago I wrote about an excellent IEP meeting I’d had with your school ( I know,...
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Brick Life
/ 3 years agoDisney Once Again! A Brick Family’s Magical Visit With Their Son With Autism
It’s a “Disney year” chez McCafferty, and this year we once again had the opportunity to take our kids to Disney...
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Brick Life
/ 3 years agoOff to Work You Go
Dear Justin, This past week we had your annual IEP meeting, held virtually due to, of course, Covid. I have a...
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Brick Life
/ 3 years agoSilence
Dear Justin, It’s so quiet in the house this morning. Both you and your brother are off at school, your dad...