Category: Autism

  • Ignorance isn’t always…

    …Bliss. Or even remotely close to it. Throughout the 7 years, 6 months, 4 weeks and 2 days that Greyson has been on this Earth, Derek and I have heard it all. From “he is the sweetest, cutest, most loveable boy”, to “I don’t know how you all raised that child” or “doesn’t he do…

  • Extra, Extra….Read ALL About US!

    Extra, Extra….Read ALL About US!

    In my previous post, I was beginning to speak about the Children’s Book series based upon our family that is currently in production. A few months ago, I was contacted by a producer and long-time friend, Mike Axe, who has been following my blog for some time. Mike wanted to produce a children’s book series…

  • ‘Twas the Night Before

    Autism Night Before Christmasby Cindy Waeltermann Twas the Night Before ChristmasAnd all through the houseThe creatures were stirringYes, even the mouse We tried melatoninAnd gave a hot bathBut the holiday jittersThey always distract The children were finallyAll nestled in bedWhen nightmares of terrorRan through my OWN head Did I get the right giftThe right colorAnd…

  • Gains & Losses

    Summer just ended, right? Seriously. Where does the time go?! I looked back at my last post and realized I missed September and most of October! To say we have had a lot going on, is a complete understatement. So much has happened since mid-August and trying to stay on top of it all is…

  • This is the story all about how….

    …my 7 year-old had the police called on him. Yes, you read that correctly. Our 7 year-old non-verbal autistic child had the police called on him by our lovely neighbors. Now, I’m not the type of person who feels that they need to justify their child’s behaviors (I used to, but now do not), but…