Autism

CNA Program Brings Me Closer to My Son

When I was first approached by a social worker to become a parent Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for my son Nicholas, I brushed it off. I didn’t like the idea of getting paid to take care of my son. After all that’s not why I had kids in the first place. But then it was […]

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Father's Day

To My Husband on Father’s Day

You are my rock. You are the reason I’m able to manage all we have endured together. You’ve never left my side no matter what the experience. We are one month shy of our 5-year wedding anniversary, yet we’ve been through so much in just our first few years of marriage. A conversion of faith […]

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Autism

Feeling a Sense of Relief

This past winter was hard. Everything was getting to me and it hit me how much we’ve been through. I held my cool for a long time, but I think I finally processed the last 4 years. It’s been draining and exhausting. The kids had the most therapy we’ve experienced. Sometimes I feel so controlled […]

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Autism

Autism and Genetics: Making Strides One Year Later

It’s been one year since Nicholas was diagnosed with Autism and a rare genetic mutation called ZNF462. Autism was something we expected, the genetic mutation was not. Both diagnoses left me scared with different emotions, however I also felt a sense of relief. We had answers and could now get him the help he needed. […]

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