One of the most common things I hear (and what many of my friends who have children w disabilities hear) is, “well, just make him
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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
Complex Simplicities
She usually wears shoes to golf but in this heat, my guess is she wouldn’t leave the house without her flip-flops. She slipped off her
You Are Here
Like many mothers, I loved my son before he was born. My daughters and husband placed their hands on my belly and felt his kicks
True Nature
When Wil said, “Walk to the river, Mom,” I left my phone on the countertop, took off my watch and grabbed our mud boots. With
With Chocolate chips on top
“Well, you have enough challenges raising Wil.” I write about the challenges raising Wil, so it’s expected to frequently hear that, and I’m thankful. I
Stories of Wil, my son, who has Down syndrome 