Wil’s closest friends are five girls from school; all typically-developing. In our tight-knit community, I hear over and again how special Wil’s friends are. And
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Steps to Independence
I walked Wil into his first day of camp, then I walked back to my car. I shut the car door and cried for 5
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,
The Ghost of Pain
Not too often, but every once in a while, and it happens when Wil is doing something active like playing basketball or fishing, a transparent
Drop It To The Floor!
When Wil drops himself on the floor, there are times when someone who doesn’t know him well will step up and say, “Let me try.”
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
Stories of Wil, my son, who has Down syndrome 