Often I’m asked “What are you?” Racial and ethnic identity inform so much in our culture. The question asked really … More
Tag: autism
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
Top 13 List: A Baker’s Dozen of 2013 Blog Posts
It has been a great year in the blogosphere, easily setting a record for highest amount of traffic since RayHemachandra.com … 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
Huh? What?
Many people with autism, including my son Nicholas, struggle with verbal communication and clarity of shared social meaning. But most … More
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
