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It’s Not a Tantrum: Understanding Autism and Emotional Regulation
Some people mistake autism for “bratty” behavior. And to be fair, I understand why, on the surface, they can look the same. A child melting down because they didn’t get their way might appear to be throwing a tantrum. But the truth goes much deeper. What often looks like defiance is actually a child struggling…
The Kind of Friendship Caregivers Need
I can fully, and without a trace of shame, admit that I don’t have many friends. Making friends as an adult is hard. As a mom, it’s even harder. And as an autism mom? Multiply that by a million. I’ve learned something over the years that no one really talks about: being a caregiver makes…
What Inclusion Really Looks Like
By Jaime Ramos Writes Inclusion is a word we hear often—taught in classrooms, written into mission statements, posted on school walls and company websites. Often claimed and not always properly supported or implemented. And when you live in a world where inclusion isn’t a given—when your child depends on it just to access everyday moments—you…
The Trophy He Didn’t Win — But Deserved
Last week, my autistic son J participated in a Taekwondo graduation and competition with his school, joined by five others. Hundreds of third graders gathered on a big field to show off what they’d learned in a Taekwondo program. When we first heard about the program, I wasn’t sure how it would go. I didn’t…
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