Most people spend years chasing an autism diagnosis, with many framing their eventual diagnosis as the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel that was treaded with difficulty. That difficulty is real, and I understand why being diagnosed with autism in adulthood can both provide answers and open opportunities for reflection, but when I was…
Most people spend years chasing an autism diagnosis, with many framing their eventual diagnosis as the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel that was treaded with difficulty. That difficulty is real, and I understand why being diagnosed with autism in adulthood can both provide answers and open opportunities for reflection, but when I was…
When my son Merrick was little, I knew he was different. He was always smarter than he could fully show us. He could name dozens of animals, had an encyclopedic knowledge of Monster Jam trucks and Pokémon, and could sit for ages completing 200-piece puzzles. He knew all his letter sounds, but somehow couldn’t…
When my son Merrick was little, I knew he was different. He was always smarter than he could fully show us. He could name dozens of animals, had an encyclopedic knowledge of Monster Jam trucks and Pokémon, and could sit for ages completing 200-piece puzzles. He knew all his letter sounds, but somehow couldn’t put…