Ryan engages in some quirky behaviors. These range from slightly odd to completely inappropriate. The latter call for a different response from me than the former, but they don’t always get one, and I find this one of the most vexing aspects of parenting a child on the autism spectrum. Here’s what makes it challenging: […]
Read more "For Him – Or for Me?"Did you know Ryan (my son, not the Republican nominee for Vice President) has a lot in common with Mitt Romney (yes, that Mitt Romney)? Just ask him. I’m going to do my best to avoid this being a political post, because as much as I love a good political argument, that is not really […]
Read more "Romney and Ryan"Sleep has never come easily for Ryan. To be more precise, staying asleep has never come easily. Over the years, we have figured out a routine — melatonin, bedtime reading, white noise, soothing music, weighted blanket — that usually gets Ryan to sleep rather quickly. But he wakes easily, and frequently (although much less often […]
Read more "Sleep, That Fickle Beast"I never know what will hook Ryan’s interest in a new activity. But whenever there is a spark of curiosity, I do my best to carefully nurture it into a full-blown flame. The key is to listen closely for clues as to what aspect of whatever the subject is that he is following most closely, […]
Read more "Concern for Cundiff"I know, even before I get home. I know it has been a difficult afternoon because of phone calls, emails and texts from Veronica. Even though there isn’t much I can do to help from where I sit at work, I want her to tell me when it all goes to hell. We lean on […]
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Pucks and Puzzle Pieces 