Dear Eneja, From the moment you were conceived, I called you my little world changer as that is exactly what you did. As my firstborn, you changed my perspective on life, as from your conception my world simply revolved around you. For 3 years you enjoyed the spoils of being …
When we planned for April and the entries for A Parent’s Perspective, we were hoping for a different author to submit each week to share his or her varying experiences. We didn’t plan on Andrew, though. Albert Street’s Andrew I’m actually a little embarrassed to admit, I never got to …
When last have you read Dr. Seuss’s book “Green Eggs and Ham”? Walk down memory lane with me. The story begins with Sam, the ever-patient, long-suffering friend, offering his pal some food: “Do you like green eggs and ham?” he asks. Our picky eater flat out refuses: “I do not …
Green Eggs and Ham: Picky Eaters and Problem FeedersRead More »
I wish that I could be one of those positive autism moms—one of those moms who are open and accepting of the hand that they have been dealt. I wish that I could tell all the parents of children who are newly diagnosed with autism that it’s going to be …
When Fear and Hope Collide: The Other Side of AutismRead More »
Our daughter Keyrielle is 5 years old, but she looks 7. She was blessed with impeccable height for she stands 4 feet tall. She celebrates her 6th birthday on August 23. Her dad named her. It is derived from the Latin term “Keyrie-Eleison” which means “Lord have Mercy.” Keyrielle has …