Well to answer that question, please first follow me for a little trip into my past…
From the first time Mateo’s pediatrician mentioned Autism, I started reading and researching. If you know me, you know I’m a reader - and that I can become more than a little obsessive. So when the doc mentioned the…
A Real Worry
Over the years, there have been many things Mateo has done that brought me to the brink of a heart attack. Actions that I swear will give me grey hair. But one recurring worry/action is wandering. According to a 2012 study in Pediatrics, approximately 49 percent of children on the autism spectrum…
Children are the heart of any society, and it is our collective duty to ensure they grow up in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. This responsibility is even greater for children with disabilities, who often face unique challenges and vulnerabilities. Many cannot communicate their needs, recognize danger, or advocate for themselves, making them especially…
Amiable, courageous, outspoken, helpful and determined—these are just a few words that define Leonoria’s character. To know her is to love her. And if, for any reason, someone did not, it would only be because they were intimidated by her relentless drive to achieve every goal she set her mind to.
My connection with Leonoria…
Swimming Inside This Blue Spectrum
Every single morning, Mayah goes out to her pool and assesses the water. 💧 Sometimes the tall trees are casting a shade on the pool, so the color of the water is Dark Blue. She tips her toes to checks the temperature, then, CANNONBALL!! She jumps in.
Sometimes the sun…
