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A Heartfelt Valentine to Parents
Dear parents, A huge heart of compassion goes out to you this Valentine’s Day. For your endless attempts over and over again to attain...
johannec189
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to the many moms who have raised a child with autism. To those who have slept with one eye open, who’ve made endless...
johannec189
May 14, 20231 min read
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Autism Awareness
Autism Awareness Month is everyday in the lives of those affected by autism spectrum disorder.1 in 36 is now diagnosed with autism. 1 in...
johannec189
Apr 1, 20231 min read
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Lesson of the Day: Be in the Moment
I snapped this pic during my son’s recent home visit. He was so happy to be home. Just a day ago he was in the ER after what was clearly...
johannec189
Jun 15, 20221 min read
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Going Through Windows & Doors
I recently commented on a favorite writer’s blog, the topic: point of surrender. People were generously commenting, sharing their...
johannec189
May 20, 20222 min read
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Autism Awareness Month
Two moms who raised sons on the autism spectrum share their personal and sometimes heart-wrenching stories about challenges, courage and...
johannec189
Apr 2, 20221 min read
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Happy 29th!
As March comes to a close, my son will celebrate his birthday and enter the last year of his twenties; marking the end of another decade....
johannec189
Mar 20, 20221 min read
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Perception, Symbolism, & Autism
My son received a doll as a Christmas gift this holiday. As he pulled the paper off the box, he began to turn it into an upright...
johannec189
Dec 31, 20212 min read
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Giving, Receiving & Acceptance
With the holidays quickly approaching, I took a moment to reflect on all that has happened since 2020. Our world had been knocked out of...
johannec189
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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Aging, Autism & the Autumn of Life
Autumn brings the brilliant color turning of the leaves and a cornucopia of harvest. It’s a time to slow down and prepare for longer,...
johannec189
Oct 20, 20212 min read
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Transitions
As we move through these last days of summer, I think of all those special needs students who will soon venture out into another school...
johannec189
Aug 22, 20211 min read
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The Music Lesson
It was the summer of 2016. I had just returned home from a James Taylor concert held in Portland Maine. A friend had invited me to go on...
johannec189
May 31, 20212 min read
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A Special Mother's Day Toast
Here’s to the mothers of children with special needs whose patience, perseverance and love make a difference every day in the life of...
johannec189
May 7, 20211 min read
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The Value of Time
Ian 20 years ago on his 8th birthday. It was around this time last year that my son was due to be scheduled for his regular home visit;...
johannec189
Feb 27, 20212 min read
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Separation, Love and A Five-Minute Moment
I had a Skype call with my son earlier this year. He hadn’t been home since February. I wasn’t sure how he’d react to seeing me after...
johannec189
Dec 30, 20202 min read
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