Sleep
Sleep My family has issues with sleep. I do not – well I do because I blame their sleeplessness for mine. We have tried every best practice. Hot baths Lavendar scrubs Aromatherapy Massages Wh...
Read more →Blog
Thoughts on advocacy, law, family, and the work that matters.
Trials Test Your Faith and Refine Your Character
Trials Test Your Faith and Refine Your Character This month is particularly difficult. After 10 years of being a significant caregiver to our family matrons – we are now in a world where we m...
Read more →
Next Steps
Next Steps Our family is constantly bombarded with questions by family, friends and strangers centered around what we plan to do when our daughter transitions into adulthood. The truth is I do not ...
Read more →
Our pearl
Our pearl Today begins Autism Awareness Month and it is always a time of reflection for our family. When I think about the many obstacles our family navigated and the beauty we now experience, I am...
Read more →
Women Rule!
Women Rule! I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge powerful AUTISTIC women who RULE- during this most important month. Their stories speak for themselves. Please take a look at how they changed...
Read more →
Good Vibes All Around
Good vibes all around My web content specialist shared a very special story with me. It was about a police officer who took time with a young autistic girl to make her feel comfortable during a try...
Read more →
Loss and Grief
Loss and Grief Like many families the past two years have tried our resilience. It seems at EVERY corner there was a hurdle to overcome. I am frankly sick of isolation and all that comes with it. S...
Read more →
Transparency and accountability
Transparency and accountability I am a board member of the National Non-Profit, Council for Parents, Attorneys and Advocates, (“COPAA”). The organization advocates for all those living with disabil...
Read more →
Give yourself time
Give yourself time Yesterday was an extremely difficult day for our family. We held a viewing for my mother-in-law and it was the anniversary of the day dear aunt and best friend passed away. Altho...
Read more →
Self- Advocacy
Self- Advocacy Everyone needs access and support. Just think about it. You go abroad and don’t speak the language. You need to get around. What do you do? You use your support and self advocacy to ...
Read more →