Autism UNawareness Month?

Autism UNawareness Month?

by | Apr 29, 2016

I was so excited to kick-off my autism guest blog series this month with a story of hope and recovery. I cannot think of a better way to conclude it than with a story of hope for a sea change, for truth and justice for our children. And there is no one better to tell...
A Luminary Lexicon

A Luminary Lexicon

by | Apr 28, 2016

Today is National Great Poetry Reading Day. In honor, I am posting the poem that Jen submitted with her earlier guest blog post. So, immerse yourself in all things poetic and reflect on life’s journey and YOUR journey, and enjoy the poetry of Zen Jen. A Luminary...
Do We Have To Fight Each Other?

Do We Have To Fight Each Other?

by | Apr 27, 2016

Today’s guest blogger, Lisa Ann Pitts, tackles the “Mommy Wars” autism-style with her amazing wit, humor, and spunk. We moms all need to support each other, and this goes doubly for autism moms. Our challenges are too great to waste time judging the...
Feelin’ Guru V – Zen Jen’s Cascadia Epiphany

Feelin’ Guru V – Zen Jen’s Cascadia Epiphany

by | Apr 25, 2016

All autism parents feel hopeless and depressed sometimes, even my most-zen friend Jen. But Jen is better than anyone I’ve ever met at seeing the true beauty in everything. Her guest post is a reminder that if we remember to take care of ourselves, focus on our passion...
Not Forever

Not Forever

by | Apr 24, 2016

I met Elizabeth Vesely in 2011 at a training retreat for The Son-Rise Program. It was immediately apparent that Elizabeth was fiercely determined and motivated by her deep faith and intense love for her family. A true fellow warrior mother! Through the years,...
GFCFSF Diet for Autism – Check! So, Now What?

GFCFSF Diet for Autism – Check! So, Now What?

by | Apr 21, 2016

I love today’s guest post by Rae Dawn, who is a fellow autism mom, TACA volunteer, and blogger and one of my personal friends. Most families affected by autism hear about taking gluten, casein, and soy out of their child’s diet (also known as the GFCFSF...
She’s Growing Up: A Change of Plans

She’s Growing Up: A Change of Plans

by | Apr 19, 2016

I “met” Monica Bruno in a blogging group that had nothing to do with autism. Autism only came up because we were talking about shared pinterest boards or something. She said that, like me, she also had a child with autism. It wasn’t a large group. I...
Haircut Hell: A Special Thanks to a Stranger

Haircut Hell: A Special Thanks to a Stranger

by | Apr 18, 2016

“You’re doing WHAT?!” my husband asked me as he headed off to work. I repeated that I was taking all three kids to get their hair cut. He looked at me like I was insane. If you don’t know about my family, getting haircuts probably seems like no...
One More Time: The Story that Needs to be Told

One More Time: The Story that Needs to be Told

by | Apr 14, 2016

When my son Christopher was first diagnosed with autism, I delved into online research. Cathy Jameson was a name I came across again and again, courageously sharing the story of her son Ronan’s regression into autism and her family’s journey. Her writing...
Ryan’s Autism Recovery: His Mom Knew He Was In There

Ryan’s Autism Recovery: His Mom Knew He Was In There

by | Apr 12, 2016

Today’s guest blog comes courtesy of Marcia Hinds, autism mom on a mission to change the face of autism and spread the message that autism is medical and treatable. This post, originally published in Autism Eye Magazine and posted here with permission, was...
The Heart of His Sister

The Heart of His Sister

by | Apr 10, 2016

Today is National Siblings Day. All siblings are special people, but the siblings of those affected by autism are pretty amazing. They are often given more responsibility and less attention than if they didn’t have autism in their lives, and so many times they...
Some Much-Needed HOPEISM from The Indomitable Warrior

Some Much-Needed HOPEISM from The Indomitable Warrior

by | Apr 8, 2016

Michelle Guppy handles everything in her life (which is a lot) with grace, insight and never-wavering faith. She coined the term HOPEISM (the belief that our faith and God’s faithfulness will collide), which she not only practices daily but shares to help and inspire...
The 12-Step Program to Overcoming Guilt-Addiction

The 12-Step Program to Overcoming Guilt-Addiction

by | Apr 7, 2016

The words that come to mind when I think of Mary Romaniec are tireless, humble, and inspiring. I am so grateful to her for contributing to this month’s guest blogs. She wrote this post, graciously sharing her insight on a topic that all special needs parents,...

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