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7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Had My Child With Autism

Recently, I spotted a list called “Some things I wish I knew before I had my child with autism.” It was fun to read, so I decided to assemble one of my own. Here’s my list of things I wish I knew before I had my child with autism: 1. There is a learning curve of human behavior.

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When Competition Crosses the Line into Toxicity

Last spring, something happened that really made me pause. I realized what happens when competition crosses the line into toxicity. My daughter came home unusually quiet. Not her usual after-school burst of stories and snacks and backpack chaos… just… quiet. I sat with her, and it took a while, but she finally told me what was going on.

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How an AutParent Handles Event Complaints

How an AutParent Handles Event Complaints My son attends gaming tournaments. He plays one game in particular, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. Honestly, I don’t really know much about the game, nor do I have much interest in any video games. I can (sort of) watch one and (sort of) know what’s going on. I can […]