All posts tagged "autism"
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Brick Life
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 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
/ 2 years agoSilence
Dear Justin, It’s so quiet in the house this morning. Both you and your brother are off at school, your dad...
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Brick Life
/ 2 years agoAutism Couldn’t Stop This Brick Teen From Becoming an Eagle Scout
I found out at a committee meeting that you were officially an Eagle Scout, and amidst the congratulations from the members...
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Brick Life
/ 2 years agoWith Autism, Being ‘Seen’ Can be Complicated
Dear Justin, A few weeks ago your dad and I took you to your uncle’s house, where you entertained yourself for...
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Brick Life
/ 2 years agoTurning 18
Dear Justin, Yesterday, your lawyer went to a courtroom and convinced a judge that it would be in your own best...
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Brick Life
/ 2 years agoTic Disorder and Autism
Dear Justin, Yesterday I was scrolling through my phone as I waited for water to boil (thinking how this always takes...
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Brick Life
/ 2 years agoLetting Go
Dear Justin, This past week I took you to the Point Pleasant boardwalk with a friend, hoping we’d harken back to...