What is a knight?
History records knights as heroic warriors. A defender of the vulnerable, loyal to his King, possessing a pure heart and unblemished honor. For families like mine raising special needs children in Belize, our knight didn't wear silver armor. He wore a white lab coat.
Dr. Eck lived out every single one…
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…
I’m going to begin here with full disclosure: even though we have known Mateo and loved him from before he was born, we, as a family, have only been truly getting to know him for the past two years or so. They didn’t live in Belize, so our contact and interaction was limited to videos…
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…
