All posts tagged "autism"
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Brick Life
/ 7 years agoSilver Lining
So, two nights ago the outside of our house caught on fire. And I worried I wouldn’t have anything to write...
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Brick Life
/ 8 years agoTry Something New
Ah, so much to share… We’re in week two of Justin’s first summer hiatus, and there have been regressions and challenges....
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Brick Life
/ 8 years agoA Good Life
I want you to know that I see you. You’re the mom sitting with your daughter as she does yet one...
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Brick Life
/ 8 years agoTen Things to Do After Your Autistic Child’s Program is Set
It seems impossible, but somehow you’ve crossed everything off your initial to-do list, and your son or daughter is set. Maybe...
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Brick by the Numbers
/ 8 years agoAn Act of Kindness
A few weeks ago my mom and my eldest son, who has severe autism, went on one of their favorite outings-...
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Brick Life
/ 8 years agoBirthday Boy
My dearest Justin, Last week you turned fourteen. It happened to be field day at your school, and your smile when...
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Brick Life
/ 8 years agoMother’s Day Love Note
Dear Justin and Zach, This coming Sunday I will celebrate my fourteenth Mother’s Day as a mom, and I thought it...
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Brick Life
/ 8 years agoThe Weight of It
Today we ran into each other at the grocery store. We don’t know each other well, but our kids have been...
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Brick Life
/ 8 years agoDear Future Daughter-in-law
Dear Future Daughter-in-law, For the record, I’m planning on still being around when my son marries you, but I was pretty...
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Brick Life
/ 8 years agoGet Out
I recently had the joy and pleasure of spending a week in Ireland with one of my best friends, without kids...