Tag Archives: autism
fiercely proud
“Your son might work in a grocery store bagging groceries for the rest of his life.” Someone said this to me right after my son Jack was diagnosed with autism. The words stuck with me for years. I thought about … Continue reading
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Tagged autism, children, destination, employment, life, parenting, perseverance, personal growth, Proud
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Art is a Lifeline
Art is a lifeline for my daughter, Taegan. When we learned she had autism after returning to in-person school, I told her that she was on the spectrum. I told her that, like indigo, she is a beautiful and unique … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation, art, autism, change, conversation, creativity, distinct, Drawing, education, focal point, history, imagination, parenting, sketching, statement piece
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Real Life of an MSW 