Pediatrician Didn't Dare. No One's Sure.

Lights Vents Toilets Weather Sharks Aliens.

He thinks he's the Rightest Guy.

His name is Peter, not "Autistic"

Constipation over. Pullups and wipes galore.

He's not bad, he is autistic.

Where am I??….I love you.

It's a trip I would not change.

Nothing's wrong with him. It's You!

At least they are very loving children…

who knew breathing was so complicated?

Autistic boy, lights up the room!

presumption of competence, yes she can!

Being mad is normal, mean's not.

Artistic, Autistic all in one package.

Extra Chromosome? We hit the jackpot!

Try seeing the world their way!

Is it a week yet Mom?

don't settle for less, challenge accepted!

"So much like me, it's scary…"

Wow-I think everyone wins.
You guys are GOOD!

"Tourette's? So you curse and stuff?"

"Her disability gives us our ability"

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Why aren't the other kids like me?

My brain is different from yours.

Lots of words stuck in brain

What do you define as normal?

Therapy shouldn't be dosed like medicine.

Six team members. Parents know best.

Nurturing our natures through our children.

This is fun! Fabulous idea for a contest, Laura. (Nice prizes, too!)

Child development, not a straight line.

Her disability gives us our ability.

I submitted again because I forgot my URL the first time.

Is he going to be "Okay"?

are your ducks in a row?

"Twins with DS. My beautiful world!"

Special needs, Who is typical anyways?

Who says I cant do it!

It's a new kind of perfect!

Share same syndrome, each person unique.

Heart born, cleft, ASD, family regardless.

Adoption, Adam, Autism, Acoustical, Affable, Awe-inspiring!

Lost, Panic, Found, Fear, Low-jack, vulnerability

Maybe he'll grow out of it

Special needs make develop special abilities

We don't use the word "normal".

Kate, I love this! My daughter, Kassy (10) says this all the time! Cute

Kate

"You're not *really* Autistic!" "Says who?"

"Autistics lack feelings…" "I feel annoyed"

"Normal" is a setting on the dryer.

Don't talk with your hands full!

Tears over, finding our different perfect.

Remain calm, it's only a disability.

repetition dominates… anything for your smile

Leave the labels alone please love

PDD: Just another misleading label

Another day, another doctor, another diagnosis.

" Special?but he looks so normal!"

NI, PI, ADHD, OCD, ODD…OMG!

Who will take care of me?

Expectations high, energy low, what next?

Needs so much care, I'm scared.

heart says embrace, mind says escape

I'm living in Holland.

Perfect wings in God eyes.

My occupation? Self taught advocate!

Another day. Another challenge. Let's Go!

He doesn't know he has autism

he said he loved me…. without prompting

Miracle boy…. lives alone, works, now girlfriend

Where is he on "the sprectum"?

His world is black and white.

Still cutting tags out of shirts!

Finally discarded the yellow, prickly brush.

Waiting to hear just one word.

fiance's grandfather called me "slow." so?

Couldn't talk, now he won't stop:)

Disabled? No way! Just differently abled.

Imperfection is okay. "Normal" is boring.

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He doesn't qualify for Special Ed.

First he's my son, second…diagnosis.

Early Intervention are the key words.

Who knew he would teach me?