Having a brother or sister with a disability forces you grow up faster in some ways. It can trigger anxiety and resentment, or fierce loyalty, empathy and acceptance. Sometimes, all of those. As a parent, expect to ricochet between pride and worry for your tiny superheroes
By Tara Wilson
A wealth of information and first-hand stories from parents for Autism Awareness Day; A wink to the readers who liked yesterday’s Tipsy Nipple; and a reminder to check our roundup for local Easter Activities. Also today: our response to a nasty meme belittling C-section moms
By Sonia Verma
National Editor
Children with autism often have little impulse control and a powerful drive to wander away that gets them into scary situations. Their parents are always, always on the lookout for the next big danger. Here are some tools and tips that can help keep your child safe
By Tara Wilson
There are often discussions about what NOT to say to parents about their children with autism. I wrote about it myself – how some innocent questions and comments can actually be painful for a mama raising a child with autism. Although well meaning, some comments have the opposite of the intended effect.
It has been 10 years since my son was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Back in those days, you got your diagnosis and you were sent on your way to deal with it. Very little information regarding treatment, agencies, education or help of any kind was provided. It was pretty much a “Yes, your son has autism… don’t hit yourself with the door on the way out” kind of an approach.
Light It Up Blue for World Autism Day on April 2nd. Here are stories from moms with children who have Autism, early signs to be aware and words that help and hurt.
Earlier this week, a mom in the autism community reached out to me for some ideas or suggestions for dealing with a difficult neighbor.
We are honoured to share another mother’s story supporting World Autism Day and Autism Awareness Month.
My shock prevents me from answering the remark that a complete stranger just said to me. My daughter has Autism and you won’t believe the things that people have said.
Welcome to Holland, a poem that gives others a glimpse into the life of parents whose children have Autism and special needs.
Maintaining friendships when you are a mama can be a tricky business. Often already juggling a hectic home life, work and children, while also trying to carve out a bit of time with Daddy-o, can leave little room for your girlfriends.
When we have our babies, it is natural to transform into “mama bear”, stopping at nothing to defend and protect. For the mama who has a child facing additional challenges, this instinct goes into overdrive. Having a child with autism has made me respond to certain comments irrationally. I can be oversensitive – even when comments are said in kindness or without any intention of harm.
