My son, Nicholas, was featured on the cover of the major western North Carolina weekly — the Mountain Xpress — … More
Tag: autism blogs
A new video … and thoughts about online identity and legacy
A new promotional video for Family Support Network of Western North Carolina and Mission Children’s Hospital featuring my friend Roxann … More
Autism Nation: Implications for a 1-in-68 Planet
Let’s begin here: Whether April is Autism Awareness Month or Autism Acceptance Month, I think the place where autism awareness … More
On Blackness and Autism, Identity and Essence
Often I’m asked “What are you?” Racial and ethnic identity inform so much in our culture. The question asked really … More
The Egg Chair
When my son Nicholas was one and a half he lost all his speech. He couldn’t even make coherent sounds. … More
The Autistic Spectacle
My son Nicholas is 13, and he juggles balls and rings. Sometimes we talk about him becoming an entertainer or … More
On Disorder: Autism, Lovingkindness, and a Call for a New ASD Acronym
ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Disorder. Disorder means something’s wrong. So something is wrong with you if ASD is … More
Roads Not Taken: Lessons in Autism, Inclusion, and Life
Most of us tend to interpret the world in ways that validate the choices we’ve made and confirm our rightness. … 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
