Things just get so tough at times and trying to meet each of my kids unique demands as special needs children is...... well, there really isn't a word to describe that level of challenge.

"Focus on what you can actually control rather than the things you can't" People ask me pretty often, how am I doing so well with everything I have going on? I would always just say that I do what I have to do.  This afternoon I had a brief conversation with my Dad on the phone. He was basically just checking up on me and expressing some concern about some things that are going on. He asked me why I'm not worried about these things? I hadn't really been able to articulate the answer prior to today because I couldn't quite find the words to express why. I told him that I am worried about these things but I have absolutely no control over most of these situations. They are a result…

One of the many jobs of an Autism parent is to try and decipher what their child needs, especially when that child isn't able to vocalize it for themselves. As any Autism parent can tell you, this can be an exhaustive, frustrating and all too often heartbreaking situation for both the parents and the child. Sometimes you have words to help guide you towards what your child needs, other times all you can do is observe and interpret behaviors. It's really difficult to explain what this is like, in a way that can put the non-Autism parent in the shoes of someone that struggles with communicating on even a basic level with their child. Just imagine your child hurting, hungry, scared, sad, happy, sick or in distress and not being able…

"10 Things That Special Needs Parents Wished You Knew"   This post is dedicated to all the special needs parents of the world. We live a very challenging life and it's very difficult to help the world comprehend what we experience. My hope is that this will provide some insight. Please share this and help spread the world if you like this. :-)   1.) I'm not lazy. I'm just completely exhausted from years of sleep deprivation because when my child doesn't sleep, I don't sleep and they don't sleep. 2.) I know my house is a mess, I don't need to be reminded. It's because I spend every single minute of every single day trying to help my child make it through the day. 3.) I would really like to accept…

You wouldn't believe (or maybe you would) how many times I have laid in bed at night, wondering who in their right mind would have ever thought that I was the right choice to parent my three kids with Autism?

You asked for it and  you have it.  This is my personal opinion on a topic that is sensitive and currently all over the news and social media once again.  I'm looking at this issue from a different perspective.

I wanted to share a few thoughts with you because I think it's really important to keep a proper perspective on things. I've been a public figure in the world of Autism for pushing 6+ years now and I've learned so much.   Something that I've realized is that one of the biggest struggles that Autism parents can face, is also one of the biggest misperceptions as well. I would be surprised if one of my fellow Autism parents were to tell me that they have never felt alone or isolated as a result of being an Autism parent. I think sadly, feelings of isolation or being alone are relatively commonplace in the hearts and minds of many Autism parents. People feel these things for different reasons but essentially, life can…