Growing up, my oldest sister, April, disliked shows with laugh-tracks - pre-recorded laughter- in them. Perhaps it was her head-strong...

Ever since my husband and I learned of Dawson’s identification with autism, we wanted to ensure that everyone around him understood and...

When I was in college I remember being drawn to the Dr. Temple Grandin story. Not only was she a professor at my college, Colorado State...

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It was a hot June evening as I quickly trailed behind Dawson. Having just finished his coach-pitch baseball game, he hurriedly set his...

As a teacher there was one phrase that I always dreaded hearing from parents -  “They don’t do that at home.”  I know I wasn’t the only...

When Dawson was 3 he fell in love with a show called Octonauts. The unique character lineup of marine biology experts would work together...

One of the most influential people I’ve ever met was a 6 year old boy named Bastian*. I didn’t realize it while he was in my kindergarten...

It was the week of Thanksgiving Break and I remember being called into the office to discuss Dawson's needs. I knew something big must...