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The debate on mothers “having it all” continues. This is just one more example of a controversy where, as the mother of a son with autism, I feel I must watch from the sidelines. To mothers raising children with special needs, especially those who are single moms like me, it seems to be a superfluous […]
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FDR was famous for saying, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” I have thought of this often in recent years, mostly in connection with Danny, my 16-year-old son who was diagnosed with autism at age 3. I’ve come to realize that fear is key to understanding how Danny’s mind works. He […]
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All kids have favorite movies, but autistic children tend to become obsessed with particular films. My 16-year-old son, Danny, who has autism, has chosen the Toy Story series for his main movie obsession. This is lucky for me and my younger son, because they are amazing. Pixar is the one American movie studio that has […]
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