Friday morning Wil refused to go to school. Elizabeth called me at work to let me know what was happening. Wil had ridden his bike
Extra, extra!
Elizabeth’s basketball games are loud and overwhelming to Wil, so sometimes I get a babysitter for him, and sometimes I bring him to support his
Naturally
Yesterday Wil struggled to get ready for school. With my new job, Katherine and Elizabeth get Wil ready for school four mornings a week. When
Lifting the Mask
“What do you want to be for Halloween, Wil?” “A meeeeaaaan pumpkin, grrrr!” Wil lifted his arms up and curled his hands into claws. Wil
Drum Roll Please, Common Ground at Play!
When Wil entered 4th grade, the gap in his abilities relative to his typically-developing peers took a large leap. Wil’s classmates talked faster than he did
Happy Endings
Wil leaned his head against the passenger-side window. His brand-new and carefully-chosen checkered shirt, maroon tie and navy pants were dry, but his spirits were
Stories of Wil, my son, who has Down syndrome 