In the year 2000, my wife and I began our autism journey—our Camino Real. That was the year our son, Christian, was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. Back then, I would have said he was “diagnosed with autism,” as though autism were a disease or affliction. Today, I would never describe autism as something one “has.” Autism is not external to our son—it is part of who he is. It is at ... Read the Post
The Transformative Power of Seeing Strength on the Spectrum
4 Things To Know About Parenting A Child With Autism
Autism is very common and often seems as though it is becoming more so. Whether that’s true, or it’s just that we are more able to spot it and diagnose it, the fact is that if you want to be a parent there is a chance that you will need to think about the possibility of your child having autism. They can still live a happy and full life with your help, but there are some things that you might want ... Read the Post