Put a Label On It
It’s been nine years since we got the label of “autism family”, and it’s one we wear proudly.
It’s been nine years since we got the label of “autism family”, and it’s one we wear proudly.
Being a parent is hard, and watching your child struggle is even harder, but I’m happy to see the happy glow radiating from my baby girl’s smile these days!
I got asked recently if Sawyer would always have autism. The short answer is yes.
Today was a bad day, and something happened that I’ve prayed would never happen: Sawyer hit someone.
Sawyer has been talking a lot about his Mamaw and Papaw lately.
If you haven’t heard of or seen “Atypical”, I highly encourage you to check it out!
Because a lot of people with #autism have heightened senses, things that may be a little jolting for a neurotypical person could be downright traumatizing for someone on the spectrum.
I’ve written before about how overstimulating certain scenarios and situations can be for Sawyer. Sporting events, especially, can be triggering for him […]
Today I took Sawyer to a birthday party for one of his best friends. He had an amazing time, and I was […]
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is a very special place to our family. It’s where Sawyer was first diagnosed with autism, and it was through their incredible programs and research that he first received the therapy he needed to thrive. Our current political administration has pulled funding that pays for progams and services that help families like ours. Please consider donating to VKC to help others continue to receive the vital programs and services needed to help them succeed.
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