What I Wish Everyone Knew About Autism
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Embracing Difference: The Journey of Autism Awareness and Acceptance
As a parent of an autistic child, Autism Awareness Month is very important to me. It's a time to sprea…
Embracing Diversity: 10 Fingers Are Overrated
"She doesn't have a hand," I whispered to my husband as our newborn made her first cries. I…
Heartbreak to Hope: One Family Shares the Power of Organ Donation
My son had reached the moment when you can't breathe because helplessness strangles you. He was overw…
5 Ways Parents Can Support Their Neurodivergent Children In School
When it comes to supporting our neurodivergent children, we need to think outside the box, and create an…
From Despair to Joy: One Mom's Journey After Twins Diagnosed With SMA
I heard the acronym SMA for the first time seven and a half years ago. Those three letters changed my fam…
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