Journalist, Author, Blogger

Stacie Sherman is an accomplished journalist with more than three decades of experience that encompasses reporting, editing, newsroom leadership, and academia. Her extensive career is characterized by a genuine passion for storytelling and a steadfast commitment to journalistic excellence.
After 28 years at Bloomberg, Stacie began focusing on covering disability issues, driven by her personal experiences as the mother of two children with special needs.
*Stacie is Communications Director for Autism New Jersey. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are Stacie’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions or policies of her employer.
Welcome to the roller coaster of autism. This blog includes my stories as well as stories about other families. Posts are about real-life issues, including navigating getting help for our autistic children, dealing with real-life issues such as toileting and sleep, and learning about patience and compassion.
What do our special kids really want for the holidays? What do you buy for a child who doesn’t make a list? Who doesn’t play with toys, or read, or care what they wear? Maybe we’re overthinking it.