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To the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Autism and Reframing Tragedy

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

Dear Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, I will begin with the words of my son, H: “I am not a tragedy and autism is a part of who I am. Mom – autism means I think differently… and that … Continue reading →

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Autism Positivity… and the motivation to reframe “tragedy”

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

I will begin with the words of my son, H: “I am not a tragedy and autism is a part of who I am. Mom – autism means I think differently… and that is a good thing. Isn’t it?!?” I … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Anxiety, Autism, Autism Positivity, Behaviour, diversity, Shame, The Gap, worry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

The Wing: Tales from an Aspie Childhood

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

When they were children, The Amazing Craig and his brother were the kind of trouble that I can only imagine: double-trouble, creative, full of vision, and fearless. When Craig was around 10 he learned about flight and lift and aerodynamics … Continue reading →

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