Tag Archives: Parenting

Autism Dad: Long Time, No Talk

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

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

Posted in April 2012 | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Autism Dad: Autographed Football

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

Posted in April 2012 | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Autism Dad: “Sleep with me, Daddy”

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

Posted in April 2012 | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Autism Dad: A Special Bike

Papa got Ben a special bike for his 8th bday. He looks rather pleased with himself, doesn’t he? 🙂 Happy Friday everyone!

Posted in April 2012 | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Autism Dad: Love Caught on Camera

I will not be with the boys for Easter, but I am with them now and we will be together all Saturday. Tomorrow we are going to have a “staycation” at a local hotel with a swimming pool! Tonight we … Continue reading

Posted in April 2012 | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Autism Dad: Shopping Fetish

As soon as we enter the grocery store, Ben takes off running…down the aisle, a left turn…and he is gone! I take off with his younger brother, Ryan, to find him, poking my head down every aisle, checking with the … Continue reading

Posted in March 2012 | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Autism Dad: Thawing

Ben has always been fascinated by others’ tears, but rarely cried himself, even as a toddler. This is starting to change, however, for which I am very grateful. It may sound odd to cheer the sight of warm tears running … Continue reading

Posted in March 2012 | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Autism Dad: Be sure to join us at Facebook!

If you haven’t already, I’d love to invite you to LIKE Autism Dad at Facebook. Visually, WordPress is more impressive, but Autism Dad at FB feels like more of a community and allows for more interaction with my readers. Many … Continue reading

Posted in March 2012 | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Autism Dad: Benny & Teddy

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

Posted in March 2012 | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment