All posts tagged "autism"
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Brick Life
/ 9 years agoAutism’s Gifts
He snuggles in closer, smelling of baby shampoo with a hint of something sweet mixed in. His head still fits perfectly...
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Brick Life
/ 9 years agoNew Year’s Evolution
Author’s Note: I wrote this piece years ago, but it continues to embody the holiday spirit for me, and I hope...
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Brick Life
/ 9 years agoYou Will Learn
I’m not big on anniversaries other than my wedding day. I don’t often remember people’s death dates, or my deceased loved...
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Brick Life
/ 9 years agoPlan B
Over a decade ago, I had a plan. It was a modest plan, nothing fancy. It included two kids two years...
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Brick Life
/ 9 years agoThankful
Several weeks ago I had the good fortune to travel to Disney (which, in keeping with today’s theme, I was very...
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Brick Life
/ 9 years agoHow to Get the Most Out of Your Disney Trip with an Autistic Child
I am a planner. There will never be a line in my obituary stating how often I “winged it.” It’s just...
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Brick Life
/ 9 years agoDisney Magic
If I could only say one thing about our Disney trip (God forbid!) it would be this: autism anxiety 0, massive...
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Brick Life
/ 9 years agoOn Deck for Disney
Two years ago this fall my tribe got up in the wee hours of the morning, headed to Philadelphia, and boarded...
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Brick Life
/ 9 years agoFind Your Fun
Recently I had the chance to attend my 30th high school reunion (how that is possible when I am still sixteen...
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Brick Life
/ 9 years agoBliss
This past summer was huge for chez McCafferty. My youngest and mildly autistic son learned how to ride a bike independently...