Articles and columns about family life with a child with autism.
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Any step forward is big step when battling disability
This article was originally published in North County News. The lanky 11-year-old, flanked by a classmate and a second-grader, quietly faced his audience of 250 middle school peers. “We are here to today to talk about one thing,” Austin declared. “Autism.” As his younger siblings held up accompanying posters, Austin’s partners stated the astonishing facts: “Autism is […]
Autism increase stirs awareness, detection efforts
This article was originally published in Towson Times. The lanky youth sauntered by our booth, his pristine New York Yankee uniform gleaming in the afternoon sun. He paused to read our banner, “Pathfinders for Autism,” then kept walking. After all, we were in the Orioles Community Relations booth and judging from the detail of his outfit, he […]
Dentist is Ready for Patient with Autism
“Madison,” the nurse called. “Dr. Bowden is ready for you.” And Madison, my 14-year-old bundle of unexpected joys and challenges, bounced up and galloped through the door. I followed her back to see her plop down in the dental chair, ease back to recline and smile at Dr. Bowden. “This is a miracle, you know,” […]
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