The Way They See the World
Can I tell you something I've noticed about my boys? They see things differently. And I don't mean that in a vague, inspirational-poster kind of way. I mean it literally.…
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March 8, 2026
The Jumper Battles
There were mornings — especially in the depths of winter — where getting dressed for school turned into an absolute war zone. It was freezing outside. All I wanted was…
March 6, 2026
Beyond Words: Learning to Speak Your Child’s Language
When most of us think about communication, we think about words. Talking, explaining, asking questions, telling stories. But words are just one piece of the puzzle. For a lot of…
March 5, 2026
Your Bubble Matters: Teaching Autistic Children That Their Space Is Sacred
If there's one thing I've learned from raising two autistic boys, it's this — the world doesn't need to change our children. It needs to learn how to listen to…
March 3, 2026
The Diagnosis Journey: When a Word Changes Everything
I want to talk about the word diagnosis for a minute. Because when you first hear it — really hear it, in the context of your own child — it…
March 1, 2026
Understanding Friendship for Autistic Children
Friendship is something a lot of us take for granted. But for autistic children, it can feel like everyone else is playing a game they were never given the rules…
February 27, 2026
Takiwatanga: In Their Own Time and Space
I came across a word recently that I can't stop thinking about. Takiwatanga. It's a Māori word from Aotearoa — New Zealand — and it means "in their own time…
February 25, 2026
The Ceiling Shakes — And I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way
If you've ever watched your child flap their hands, rock back and forth, spin, hum, or repeat certain sounds or movements over and over again, you've probably come across the…
February 23, 2026
Giving Our Kids Permission to Say “Back Off a Bit” (And Mean It)
On giving our kids the words — and the permission — to say "I need space" This is something I feel really strongly about, and it's something I wish I'd…
February 22, 2026
Managing Meltdowns — What Nobody Tells You
Let me be honest with you about something. Before I really understood autism, I didn't always handle meltdowns well. I'm not proud of that. But I also think there's a…
February 20, 2026