Articles and columns about family life with a child with autism.
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Mother’s journey with autism is filled with tears, angels and tiaras
This article was originally published in Towson Times. We had packed her favorite snacks, her favorite videos, and cranked up her favorite tunes in my van as we drove to the weekend camp. But when we rolled her suitcase into the lobby, the tears began. She might as well have reached in and ripped out my heart. […]
Personal touch is key when navigating through journey of autism
This column was originally published as part of my “From Where I Sit” series at in Towson Times. I couldn’t stop the tears. “You don’t need to bring Madison today,” the manager said simply. “We’ll do a telephone interview with you.” “Really?” I whispered as my eyes brimmed over. “You’ll receive a call shortly.” I swallowed hard, failing […]
Phelps shares water works with children with autism
This article was originally published in North County News. His soft brown eyes brightened as he shook my hand and we settled into the cramped room. He tucked his lanky frame under the sound booth’s counter, his charming teenage-boy demeanor reminding me of one of my 16-year-old daughter’s dates. With a 30-second script in one hand, […]
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