Books have been my dear friend as far as I can remember. More than a companion, they’ve come to my rescue my entire life. As a child, they gave me access to new worlds and new vocabulary. In primary school, never the social butterfly, I preferred to stay in and devour the adventures of Nancy…

My boy - sometimes all I can do is shake my head. So the other day, Jen, Mateo’s Shadow (ParaProfessional/Aide/ParaPro), comes home one evening with a burger she got from a street vendor. She describes it as the place you go after-partying- you know what I’m talking about. Street Food Well, Teo spots the food…

So, when did I become the Grinch?? While it’s a role I play to the ‘T’ - I’m talking Academy Awards here people, I don’t think I’ve always been a Grinch. You see, Christmas and Autism isn’t really an easy time. Early Years It all started when Teo was young. I was excited to get…

Today is the start of National Disability Awareness Week and we are celebrating it under the theme: Powered By Inclusion. Am I in Your Village? Honestly, if I had my wish, this question, “Am I in Your Village?” would be something everyone-business, government ministry, organization, school, church congregation, etc. would ask and reflect on repeatedly…

Yesterday was Children’s Day and Belize celebrated it under the theme: Reimagining a Better Future for Every Child.  While thinking and planning for the future of our kiddos is usually a very scary and stressful thing to do, for us special needs parents, I really thought this theme was timely and on point. From the…