Tag Archives: Special Needs

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 →

Posted in November 2012 | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Autism Dad: Love in Spades

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

I worried that the meeting my boss called would be a Donald Trump-style termination. The night before, I felt a creeping anxiety, which grew as the hours passed. Katie reached out to me on the phone. “I will not let … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: Ebook Teaser

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Autism Dad: Fake it ’til you Make it An Introduction Prolonged unemployment and financial collapse. Divorce. Collection agencies. Home foreclosure. Been there, done that. Still, none of it compares to my sense of loss when Ben, only 3 at the … 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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Autism Dad: Could this be Heaven?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Lying on the patio couch, enjoying the last remains of the day with little Ryan perched on my chest. I massage his back with little finger strokes, as Ben jumps around aimlessly. Ryan, just 6, says to me: “I think … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: Happy Birthday Ben, #8

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

We’re seeing improvement in Ben’s eye contact, concentration, and social engagement — the first real gains since Ben’s diagnosis at age 3. Yesterday was Ben’s 8th birthday. It was one I won’t soon forget. Over my lunch hour I surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2012 | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Autism Dad: Building Blocks

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

I am on the computer trying to get some work done, while Ryan tries to involve Ben in assembling Lego blocks. Ryan grows impatient: “Are you home? Hello, are you home Ben?” Dad: Ryan, that’s not nice. Ryan: I’m just … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: Anything’s Possible

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

Breaking News: Pizza boy Ben just ate yogurt–not the frozen kind either–for the very first time, or at least the first time I ever witnessed it. It may be a small step for mankind, but in my book, it means … Continue reading →

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