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Navigating the Profound Isolation of the Autism Parenting Journey
By Julian Rivers. You love your child fiercely. You would do anything for them. But there are days when the isolation of raising an autistic child feels entirely suffocating. It is a specific, heavy kind of loneliness that only other autism parents truly grasp—the kind that happens when your world shrinks while everyone else’s seems… Continue reading
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Navigating the Secret Jealousy of Special Needs Parenting
By Elena Vance. When my only child was diagnosed with autism at three years old, alongside a severe speech delay, my entire world shattered. My mental health was in complete shambles. I found myself trapped in a state of constant, suffocating vigilance. Every single outing felt like a high-alert mission to manage meltdowns, prevent elopement,… Continue reading
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The Laugh That Hurts: Behind the Shield of My Daughter’s Heartbreak
By Jane Doe. If you are a parent of an autistic child, you know that we develop a certain kind of thick skin over the years. We advocate, we fight, we adapt, and we steel ourselves against a world that isn’t built for our kids. But yesterday, the world broke through my armor, and it… Continue reading
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The Illusion of “Fine”: The Particular Difficulty of Raising an Articulate, Level 1 Autistic Child
By Jane Doe If you met my son at a grocery store or heard him talking about his favorite topics, you would probably think, “Wow, what an articulate, bright kid.” He has an incredible vocabulary. He can debate like a lawyer, rattle off complex facts about engineering and systems, and sound, on the surface, entirely… Continue reading
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What Nonverbal Kids Are Teaching Us While We Aren’t Looking
By a parent of an autistic child. A few days ago, I was sitting on the living room floor watching my three-and-a-half-year-old son play. He is completely nonverbal. Most days, our communication is a guessing game of gestures, leads-by-the-hand, and a lot of shared frustration. He was playing with his wooden Ms. Rachel number blocks,… Continue reading
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Household Items That Support Me as an Autistic Adult
By: Sam_v, recent graduate from the University of Texas at Austin and writer passionate about neurodiversity. Learning to function as an autistic adult can be an overwhelming experience for many. Whether you’re learning to manage an apartment, care for yourself independently, or customize your environment to support your sensory needs, you’ll likely face trial and… Continue reading
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