Communicating with Wil is an incredible experience. Though he has been in speech therapy since he was months old, he has always been one savvy
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Of Mice and Squirrels – Defying Categories
“Look at me, Mom.” Wil held a sandwich close to his mouth and nibbled bit-by-bit. “Look at you. Such a cute, little mouse.” “Ugh, Mom,
What They Can’t Tell You
Wil ran up to me, then reached into his pajama pants pocket. He pulled out an adhesive mustache and stuck it under his nose. “Look
An Evil Queen’s Observation on Acceptance
I am often placed in the position of being teacher. Not by trade. Not by degree. But by raising a child with special needs. My
Greater Than
“I made my call. I did my charity service for the day.” Charity, in its truest form, is an act of unselfish love toward another
A New Flight Path
On the day of Wil’s birth, the nurse said he was “floppy” which is a soft marker for Down syndrome. He melted into my chest.
Stories of Wil, my son, who has Down syndrome 