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Sunday, October 20th Zachary and Ethan competed in their very first Jiu-Jitsu tournament with their teammates from Maniwaki Jiu Jitsu — both kids and adults! I can proudly say that all three of us survived the experience One of the boys even came home with some hardware! As a mom of three with Autism, I’d love to say I had no worries or concerns about them competing … but I’d certainly be lying. Watching them step into something new took courage — from them and from me. These things don’t...

Sensory issues are an integral part of Autism, and I've noticed how Autism evolves as my kids grow. It's fascinating how a simple cold...

At first, the word "Autism" was overwhelming. I feared that it would define my sons in ways that weren’t fair or accurate—that people...