Tag Archives: Family

Autism Dad: Long Time, No Talk

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

It’s been a while since I last posted, and I hope everyone is doing well. Ben is doing nicely and is just as sweet as ever. He’s also making some nice strides verbally and even socially. My hope is to resume … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: Sorry Ben, I don’t love you THAT much

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Took the boys out to dinner–well, Chuck E. Cheese. Yes, it’s true, I subjected myself to that. Of course the boys had a blast. Ben wanted to climb into a big red space ship. First he took off his shoes. … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: Autographed Football

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Want to recognize a great dad and Autism Dad participant, Dennis Mashue, who shared how he and his boy spent spring break: “Tuck and I just had a great spring break trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: “Sleep with me, Daddy”

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

In case you haven’t had the time to read some of my early postings, here’s one of my early ones that kind of sets the stage. Have a good week ahead… Sleep with me, Daddy I remember feeling like a voyeur … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: Benny & Teddy

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

This pic may seem pretty ordinary, except for a small detail, which is, in fact, anything but small. See Ben’s Teddy Bear, which he brought to Daddy’s home for the weekend. Ben is 8 and, until now, has never shown … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: When Work Becomes Personal

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

  OK, so this is pretty cool. PR/ad agency where I work has an autism agency as a client. Spent yesterday in a meeting with the executive director. Crazy intersection between my work life and my personal life! Proposed to … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: Soccer & Separation Anxiety

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

On the way up to the game, Ryan complained about homework (“My brain’s only so big”) and shared his yearning for summer vacation: “Just want to relax by the pool.” I had no sympathy. “Dude, you’re in kindergarten.” Conversation turned … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: Happy Friday from me and the boys!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Hope you’re able to enjoy a little down time this weekend. Kinda like we are doing here:

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Autism Dad: Kissing Parade

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I recall one night when it was time for Ben to go to bed. He stood on the stairs and kissed me smack on the lips–not once but several times, planting one kiss after the other. And I dutifully, if … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: Friday Night Gratitude

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Letting the boys stay up late. We’re outside hangin’ together on the patio. Here’s a few pics. Notice Ben’s eye contact. And the pic of them playing together with the Legos, content in each other’s space…that’s a first too. Soon … Continue reading →

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