Tag Archives: writing

Autism Dad: “Sleep with me, Daddy”

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Autism Dad

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: Thawing

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Autism Dad

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 →

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Autism Dad: Be sure to join us at Facebook!

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Autism Dad

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 →

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Autism Dad: Ebook Teaser

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Autism Dad

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: Ebook Update

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Autism Dad

Hope you’re having a restful Sunday. But I need your help. Moving forward on the ebook. Title is “Autism Dad: Fake it ’til You Make it.” Need your opinion: Which of the following would be your preference for the ebook … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2012 | Tagged , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Autism Dad: Change of Seasons

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Autism Dad

Hope you’re enjoying your Saturday. I’m going to share a couple poems with you. One, which follows, was written in 1993 after I lost my mother. Hope it’s not too heavy :). Since I don’t have the boys this weekend, … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2012, October 2010 | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Autism Dad: Poem for Brock (Guest Post)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Autism Dad

My friend Stephanie wrote this poem. I really liked it and wanted to share it with you… – This is a poem I wrote for my son Brock, who has autism. For Brock (Our world has two hemispheres, Autism-and everything … Continue reading →

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Autism Dad: Happy Birthday Ben, #8

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Autism Dad

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 →

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Autism Dad: Prednisone–Before & After

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Autism Dad

A couple years ago, a highly regarded pediatric neurologist had a hunch that Ben had Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, which has symptoms similar to autism. She recommended treating Ben with prednisone, and informed us of the side effects (see photos). Teresa and … Continue reading →

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Breaking News!!! Autism Dad’s fans pull off amazing feat

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Autism Dad

The interview went great. It was at a restaurant downtown over coffee. Very casual and conversational. I felt relaxed and confident, but who wouldn’t after all the love & support you gave me yesterday. The people I interviewed with were … Continue reading →

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