by Marcia Hinds www.grey-alligator-855340.hostingersite.com My son definitely acted different and the stares and comments other people made were often cruel. But I still never told them about my son’s autism. That was especially true for the people who worked with him in gymnastics, swimming or karate. Only our family members, his therapists, and very…
by Marcia Hinds www.grey-alligator-855340.hostingersite.com This is an excerpt from my book, “I KNOW YOURE IN THERE – Winning Our War Against Autism” about how sometimes FAKING it helps both you and your child: [My daughter, Megan] …usually had more patience with Ryan than I did. On one particularly difficult day, I was yelling at…
by Marcia Hinds www.grey-alligator-855340.hostingersite.com Most parents feel that there is never enough of them to go around. But when one of your kids has autism, a constant concern is the effect this diagnosis will have on your other children. My life, our family’s life, was Ryan, Ryan, and more Ryan. Our days revolved around…
by Marcia Hinds www.grey-alligator-855340.hostingersite.com Check out this story about a stranger who sat next to a young girl with autism. It went viral. It is the perfect example of how we can impact the lives of others by the ordinary things we do. Helping someone else, always helps me. Us “warrior parents” need relief…
by Marcia Hinds www.grey-alligator-855340.hostingersite.com The idea of “summer school” does not instill confidence in anyone. No one puffs their chest and boasts, “My son is going to summer school.” Nevertheless, summer school or extended year school can be a wonderful option for your child, a big contribution to your sanity, and provide the opportunity…
