“I thought I knew him so well, and yet, I didn’t know a dumb old device was keeping him shut away from the world. I’ve been trying to wrap my mind around the many changes that have completely caught me off guard.”
My Autistic Son Tossed His iPad Down A Flight Of Stairs, And It Changed His Life For The Better
Tennessee Baseball Teams’ Heartwarming Acts Of Kindness Leave Parents In Tears
“When we got off the field, I noticed almost every single mom had bloodshot eyes from crying at that very special moment.”
‘The doctor arrived at my bedside right as Lily started to turn blue.’: Parents share baby’s journey with Sturge-Weber Syndrome
“The medical team would crowd around her and all we could do was stand back and watch the numbers on the monitor get smaller and smaller.”
‘Not being able to smile is the greatest gift I could’ve been given.’: Woman with rare Moebius Syndrome turns pain to purpose
“I’ve been through a lot, seen a lot, and been dealt a lot in my short 24 years of being on this earth, but I’ve come out on the other side, turned my pain into power, and now I get to live out my dream reality.”
Sometimes I Forget My ‘Normal’ Is Different From Yours
“Every once in a while, I forget about the rest of the world and what ‘normal’ looks like to everyone else. And then I become shocked by seeing someone taking her 3 kids out to eat…with no feeding tubes or special equipment.”
Dear Amputees: Life Does Not Stop After Limb Loss
“I plan on going further on one leg than I ever could with two; that is a promise.”
7 Feeding Tips For Your Autistic Child With Sensory Aversions
“Here are my top tips for feeding kids reliant on the same foods.”
I No Longer Want Autism Awareness And Acceptance (I Want More)
“You can have knowledge of autism and do absolutely nothing about it. You can accept that autism exists without ever having to embrace it.”
Mom Shares Heartbreaking Photos Of Disabled Daughter Excluded From School Easter Egg Hunt
“Her teachers pumped the students up, told them the rules of the egg hunt, and off they went. Once the sidewalk stopped at the rubber mulch, that’s where Mary stopped. Once again, she was at the back of the class, watching everyone else have fun.”
‘To be answered and understood is all he wants.’: Mom shares sweet story of employee willing to understand special needs son
“With kindness from others, my little boy can do whatever he sets his mind to.”