Reflections on being the father of a boy with autism.
One of the more surprising aspects of being the parent of a child with special needs is the reaction — or lack thereof — of close friends: people I believed would be there for us have faded into the background. At the … Continue reading
My concern with giving C the combined MMR vaccination has nothing to do with autism — he already has it. My concern is that, given his compromised immune system, a triple-shot vaccination could trigger a bad reaction.
If you’re lucky, you will have a defining moment in your life. It might not seem lucky at the time, but consider living without one. Going on this journey with C has changed me in profound ways, and we’re only … Continue reading
“Hug, Daddy.” C stopped saying things like “hello” and “goodbye” months ago. Gone were “Mommy” and “Daddy.” No more running to get a squeeze. In fact, he stopped asking for almost anything. He just went away.
About two years ago, shortly after C was put on oxygen, we went on a family picnic. Once situated, C began to toddle around, exploring the area, when his oxygen tube got tangled in the backpack. I was struggling to … Continue reading