Life comes with a lot of uncertainties and a child's autism diagnosis can bring even more. We have no idea how our children will develop, how much progress they will make, and more than ever we worry about what will happen to them when we are gone. Even with all these uncertainties, here are some things that I know for sure about autism parenting: Parenting a child with … [Read more...]
Autism: What You Should Do Before and After the Diagnosis
The fact that autism is diagnosed later in minority children saddens me. It saddens me, but it also motivates me to be even more diligent about spreading autism awareness in my community. Our children are beginning the race when children of other races are already on their third lap. Angel was not diagnosed with autism until he turned four. Here is the action plan that I … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Autism; It’s Time to Speak Up
Angel’s autism diagnosis thrust me into a world that was foreign to me. A world that was full of unknowns. As a community, we have no problem telling others when we have conditions like diabetes, arthritis, or even hypertension. In fact, we shout these diagnoses from the rooftops. However, some families decide to keep their child's autism diagnosis a secret. I am a firm … [Read more...]