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

  • Memories to Make

    So much to be grateful for. No matter how tough it gets, or how much I cry or complain or stress, know this: I am blessed and I am… Keep reading →

  • No Clue

    From my seat downstairs, I can hear her cry, As she lies in her bed, I don’t know why. Week after week I search for a clue, Maybe it’s… Keep reading →

  • Quiet Time

    Quiet Time

    It’s 5 a.m. and I am awake for no reason at all. God is playing tricks with me lately.  I used to only be up at this ungodly hour when… Keep reading →

  • One Down

    One Down

    I pull my car in my driveway and put it in park. As I open the door to get out, a safety bell dings and a warning message flashes,… Keep reading →

  • Looking for Me

    Looking for Me

    I dropped Bree off at sleepaway camp today, climbed in the car and cried. Partly because I missed her already. Partly because I worried about leaving her for three long… Keep reading →

  • Milestone Moment

    My son graduated high school. My son is going to college. Never ever say never. Not to me, not to my kids. I am bursting with pride. My boy… Keep reading →

  • Walking and Talking

    Walking and Talking

    My daughter and I have been enjoying the warmer weather. Walks to the park have become our little thing. Of course they’re not your typical walks or your typical… Keep reading →

  • Pity Party

    Pity Party

    This one has nothing to do with my kids and everything to do with me. Allow me this space for some self-pity. Writing it will be my therapy, and… Keep reading →

  • Most of my posts start with a headline. I write headlines as part of my job and I’ve been taught that headlines are so important; they are what draws… Keep reading →

  • In Like a Lion. Out, Not So Much

    Well, we made it to the end of April. I almost did a post a day. I had the best of intentions, but the past few days got away… Keep reading →

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