Many people with autism, including my son Nicholas, struggle with verbal communication and clarity of shared social meaning. But most … More
Category: Autism / Disability
What we know.
My son, Nicholas, is 13 and has autism. He often understands things people don’t think he understands and doesn’t understand … More
Top 10 List: Things to Remember When Working with Autistic and Other Disabled Children
I recently did a recorded presentation for an online class at Western Carolina University–Biltmore Campus for students working to become … More
Autism and Grief
I don’t mourn my son’s life. I celebrate it. My son is 12 years old and very much alive. In … More
Nicholas Thurman Jackson Hemachandra: the puzzle known as Superman
[Blogger’s note: I’m noticing how some of the text in this post is now obstructed by imagery or broken up … More
