When Ryan retreats to his room and begins banging away at the computer keyboard, we never know quite what to expect. Often the result are exquisitely typed, perfectly aligned, mathematically correct NHL standings files for seasons that exist only in Ryan’s mind. The problem with those is that once in a while they don’t align […]
Read more "‘Tis the Season for Sharing"On Wednesday I offered a few thoughts on the tragic shootings in Newtown, Conn. With a few days perspective on events, I discussed how Ryan reacted, and what we feared, particularly once autism became a part of the conversation. That led to a few words on the lack of support services for adults with special […]
Read more "What Ryan Worries About"As Friday’s unspeakable tragedy unfolded in Newtown, I had the same reaction as many parents: A knee-buckling wave of nausea, followed by panic and a desire to hug my kids as soon as — and for as long as — possible. Veronica and I exchanged a hurried phone call and a series of texts to […]
Read more "What I Worry About"“I don’t really like playing hockey that much anymore.” The words were Ryan’s, and they stung. It was Saturday night and he was preparing for bed after a long day that began with a 5 a.m. wakeup to get to, you guessed it, hockey practice. Ryan had been dropping hints all day about a growing […]
Read more "A Hockey Spirit – Renewed"Ryan is very independent about doing his homework. He usually comes home from school, has a snack, and begins working on it promptly at 4 p.m. without being asked. Only if he gets stuck on something will be even show us what he is working on. More often, he completes his assignments and puts everything […]
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Pucks and Puzzle Pieces 