Brielle’s Voice: Stories From the Autism Spectrum

  • The Value of Lived Experience

    Autism clinicians bring essential expertise. But lived experience brings something more: context. Without that context, even the best professionals can miss what families really need. Keep reading →

    The Value of Lived Experience

  • No Easy Silence

    I heard “Easy Silence,” a Dixie Chicks song, the other day in the car and I thought of my baby. She’s been away this week at her dad’s house.… Keep reading →

  • If Only

    When I look back on my years as an autism mother, there are many things I wish I did differently.  I regret never taking my daughter on a plane.… Keep reading →

  • Meds

    When the doctor tells you that your child has a disorder with no known cause or cure, and there’s not much they can do to help, you walk out… Keep reading →

  • His Journey

    His Journey

    What do you want to be when you grow up? When do you need to grow up? Are you being what you wanted to be when you grew up?… Keep reading →

  • Sibling Love

    I hear it’s sibling day. So with an apology to my big bro for not writing about him, I want to focus this on the amazing relationship between my… Keep reading →

  • Sunrise

    Most of the time, I hate this autism. It has rattled and aged me. I’ve shed so many tears over it, and I’m still here on this endless journey.… Keep reading →

  • Walking Buddies

    Today we set our own little record. I love to go on walks with my girl. There is a walking/running/biking path right near our house. The length of our… Keep reading →

  • Selfie

    I am taking a pass today. Bree was with her babysitter all day and is now at her grandmas for dinner. I went to the gym, helped my son… Keep reading →

  • April Showers

    April Showers

    Anyone who just started reading my blog this month must think I am a big crab-ass . Well it just so happens it’s been a crappy April so far.… Keep reading →

  • I don’t have much to give tonight. I thought the day started well. I slept well, got up, got dressed and ready for work without any interruptions. Got Bree… Keep reading →

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