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"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”—Dr. Seuss
John Scott Holman struggled with undiagnosed autism for nearly 25 years. His diagnosis has enabled him to embrace his individuality and move forward. He now writes (Wrong Planet, Autism Speaks, etc...) and speaks publicly about his life with autism, hoping to inspire greater understanding and acceptance. Links to more of his work can be found on his Facebook page.
Chaos is comforting for those who carry the deep psychic scars of long and unspeakable battles.
"Jeffi, where are we again?" I asked my sister. Her answer came slowly, as if I'd requested a brief description of quantum physics. "Wal-Mart," she said finally.
I've recently experienced enormous grief and loss. This poem is my way of expressing it.
Seemingly overnight, Ritalin gained a permanent place in the classroom, becoming as common as book bags and sack lunches.
He had orphan eyes. For the moment, they were closed. I liked watching Sergey sleep.
A pitiful drag queen was butchering “Cabaret” across the bar—her voice was about as smooth as her upper lip.
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What do you get when you combine an intrepid public school teacher, a classroom of young autistic adults, and a vision of partnership and mutuality? Bittersweet Farms.
Between this column, my blog, and my series of children’s books, I have been able to produce a steady stream of written material.
The first I knew that Mickey’s school was holding a student art auction was from an email from Cindy, the school principal.
Being a single mom is tough. Being a single mom of a child with disabilities is… well, even suckier.
Yes, I do know my son is almost 27 years old and can handle many more things on his own than I give him credit for, but sometimes it is so hard to step back and let that happen.
I read a fascinating article this week: Jeff Howe’s CNN Money piece, “Paying for Finn: A Special-Needs Child.”
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