No matter how big or small, there are moments where we could all use a little grace.
This Teacher’s 3-Word System To Help Students Through ‘Bad Days’ Is Empathy At It’s Finest
Special Needs Mom Shares Tips For Creating A More Inclusive Halloween For All
“We can all help create a more comfortable Halloween environment.”
‘The entire night he gleamed from ear to ear.’: Community rallies to include boy with autism, rare diseases in school marching band and make his dreams come true
“Disability does not define who a person is. It is simply a different way of learning. A different view of the world. And our entire community opened their arms and hearts to my special little boy.”
‘I really empathize with you for having a child with special needs.’ A line so innocent, but it cuts like a knife.’: Mom of son with autism urges ‘please do not pity us’
“At 2 years and 9 months, he was diagnosed with Autism. Did it change who he was? Not for a second.”
Dear Autism, Thank You For Showing Me Different Can Be Good
“Not one tear fell from my eyes. I just said, ‘I know,’ and you were officially part of our lives forever. You are a huge part of my little boy, but you do not define him.”
‘We couldn’t think of a better forever home.’: Old Navy gifts mannequin dog to 5-year-old boy with autism
“After days of sadness and feelings that are just too big for his little body and mind, my heart exploded to see his happiness.”
‘I support Simone Biles. Why? Because I was where she is.’: Woman shares importance of choosing mental health after quitting ‘dream job’
“I had the dream job. Behind the scenes, it was becoming a nightmare, and no one knew. For the sake of my health, I couldn’t do it anymore. I had to walk away.”
‘Will I have friends soon, mom?’ Since December, my son has been isolated because he is Autistic.’: Mom speaks out about education for Autistic son, ‘He doesn’t deserve less’
“He doesn’t see his friends every day, he doesn’t have a classroom, he misses out. He was left with no option.”
‘Scott was in bed Googling autism. ‘This is me, isn’t it?’: Mom urges ‘radical’ acceptance after whole family diagnosed with autism, ADHD
“I was now the only neurotypical person in the house.”
‘What happens when the cute phase ends and the comments and staring begin?’: Mom navigates son’s autism diagnosis
“It felt like an out-of-body experience. I heard the words, but it felt like I was watching myself from up above. Some parents grieve, but I honestly felt RELIEVED.”
