A Raising Autism Blog I’m an optimist by nature, at least most of the time. I have believed fervently that every problem can be solved. I base this belief on the assumption that support resources of any kind— therapeutic models, analysis, occupational assistance, studies, research— are available to provide encouragement, problem-solving and renewal. With myContinue reading “It’s a Big, Bad World, Part 3 of Helping Autistic Girls Become Women”
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Helping Autistic Girls Become Women, Part 1, The Italian Tour
A Raising Autism Blog I’ve had a rough few weeks. I’m sick of Trump and the miserable state of America. I’m tired of trying to figure out how to protect my family from impending disaster. Do I live far enough from NY to avoid nuclear fallout? Or will radioactive ash rain down on our homeContinue reading “Helping Autistic Girls Become Women, Part 1, The Italian Tour”
Mamma’s daughter
Into the Wilderness: Story 46 June marks two sad milestones for my sister and me. On June 15, 33 years ago, our dear mother passed away. June 29 would have been her 88th birthday. In some years, these dates slip by, the loss a pattern of early summer, as familiar as the still-blossoming trees, theContinue reading “Mamma’s daughter”
Walk the Moon 