This issue has quite a few articles written by parents who have boldly and bravely shared with us their stories. Their generosity in exposing their experiences, their heartaches, their challenges is what makes publishing this magazine something we’re particularly proud of. The need for “community” is no greater than amongst the families caring for children on the spectrum.
Kevin Howard’s reaction to being told his 3-year-old son had autism, he describes as being blindsided by an unexpected jolt. His parental confidence morphed into a great sense of powerlessness. The subsequent journey he and his son made together and the way in which he recaptured his role as a parent is inspiring.
Lisa A. Beach tells us the bittersweet tale of her now college age son who was diagnosed with Asperger’s when he was in the 6th grade. She reveals to us the disappearance of his social life as his autism spectrum disorder found former friends drifting away. She exposes her heartache for him and ultimately her celebration of his personal triumph.
There are other articles as well, of course, and our good Resource Guide to help inform. One of my favorites is about the recent introduction of the new Muppet character Julia into the cast of “Sesame Street.” A girl with autism entering the cast of this innovative show is not only groundbreaking but truly amazing and of course that’s what it’s called, “See Amazing in all Children.” Two interesting interviews take place in this piece and I certainly hope you will all read it through. Our resident Award winning writer Tammy Scileppi has done her usual good job of writing about an important local and timely topic.
This magazine is a labor of love for me and has been since our first issue in 2008. There is more on the subject of Special Needs on our website and we have created a special tab that will give you access to much of our editorial over the years and also to a growing Special Needs Providers Guide.
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Happy Spring! Thanks for reading.
