‘Optional’ is mostly always a lie.
My Autistic Daughter’s Night to Shine
Samantha called the show “My Resilience and Inspirations” and chose “mantra” songs from a variety of genres that connected with the challenges she faced growing up on the autism spectrum.
Samantha called the show “My Resilience and Inspirations” and chose “mantra” songs from a variety of genres that connected with the challenges she faced growing up on the autism spectrum.
Behind the Scenes of an Autistic Performer’s One Woman Show
Dare I say she’ll offer some much-needed inspiration and joie de vivre at a time when we could really use it?
Dare I say she’ll offer some much-needed inspiration and joie de vivre at a time when we could really use it?
Things I Can’t Write About
Right now my personal issues are neither compelling nor inspiring.
Right now my personal issues are neither compelling nor inspiring.
An Autism Mom’s COVID Craziness
The good news is that our daughter Samantha is COVID negative. The bad news is that both of her parents have COVID.
The good news is that our daughter Samantha is COVID negative. The bad news is that both of her parents have COVID.
Autism, COVID and Freak Accidents
This unhappy word trio perfectly describes my life for the past two weeks.
This unhappy word trio perfectly describes my life for the past two weeks.
An Autism Mom’s Gratitude List in a Confusing COVID World
My list of 29 things to be thankful for is pretty long, considering the state of the planet and the seemingly endless atmosphere of rage and despair.
My list of 29 things to be thankful for is pretty long, considering the state of the planet and the seemingly endless atmosphere of rage and despair.
An Autism Family’s Complicated Vacation
We’re still crazy and together after all these years.
We’re still crazy and together after all these years.
A Prodigal Son Comes Home
We haven’t seen our son—except on FaceTime—for 19 months, so we were excited.
We haven’t seen our son—except on FaceTime—for 19 months, so we were excited.
A New Nest for an Autism Family
We only moved one block from East 73rd to East 74th Street so it should have been relatively simple, right?
We only moved one block from East 73rd to East 74th Street so it should have been relatively simple, right?
Waiting To Turn 65 During the Pandemic
Trying to make an appointment for the Covid 19 vaccine became a Darwinian nightmare for me.
Trying to make an appointment for the Covid 19 vaccine became a Darwinian nightmare for me.
Moving an Autism Family’s Nest During COVID-19
Despite lower prices due to Covid, apartment hunting was a frustrating process.
Despite lower prices due to Covid, apartment hunting was a frustrating process.
When Twins Turn 30 On Opposite Coasts During Covid
Nobody was going out to celebrate anyway…. LA is currently in lockdown and New York City has shut down indoor dining.
Nobody was going out to celebrate anyway…. LA is currently in lockdown and New York City has shut down indoor dining.
20 Holiday Wishes From an Autism Mom
When being a mother means giving everything you have wouldn't it be nice to have one thing go your way?
When being a mother means giving everything you have wouldn’t it be nice to have one thing go your way?
25 Things To Be Thankful for in a Changing World
This year I’m not feeling too festive.
This year I’m not feeling too festive.
What Happens When One Twin Has Autism
When my twins were born prematurely on December 26th, 1990, nobody talked about autism.
When my twins were born prematurely on December 26th, 1990, nobody talked about autism.