1. Light It Up Blue For Autism April 1 & 2 I’ve dedicated myself to the Autism community ever since my son was diagnosed with spectrum disorder 15 years ago. Despite being globally affected, he has had an unbelievable chain of successes that I owe to comprehensive early intervention and his own personal courage. I am a volunteer for Autism Speaks, Autism Votes, and sit on the Board of Trustees at a local school for Autistic children. I am forever indebted to the Autism community for … [Read more...]
A Tale of March Madness- How Basketball Rescued My Autistic Son
My boy... Shortly before his 5th birthday, my son told me that when he “grewed up” he was going to play ball at Duke University. He would stand in front of the TV and jump up and down for hours while he watched college basketball. He would read (yes, at 5) the ESPN Sports Almanac and memorize every record and every Final Four champion since 1939. He was diagnosed with autism before he was 2. I knew in my heart that he had the disorder. Despite assurances from our pediatrician, my parents and family … [Read more...]
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