Temple Grandin’s Autism Interview: What She Got Right—and Where She Missed the Mark
When Temple Grandin speaks, people listen. And for good reason. She’s one of the most important voices we’ve ever had in the world of autism – a living testament to the beauty of neurodivergent minds and the power of being seen, supported, and taken seriously. In her recent NBC News interview, Temple offered a wide-ranging […]
Is the Autism Industrial Complex Real?
When most people think of autism, they think of a diagnosis that leads to help, support, and answers. But what if I told you the system built around that diagnosis is more about billing hours than building lives? What if I told you the real reason autism has become so broad, so vague, and so […]
Denied and Dehumanized: When the System Says My Son Isn’t Disabled Enough
My non-speaking autistic son Stone was denied disability benefits through SSI. Yes, you read that right. We filed the application in April 2023. In the months that followed, they requested evaluations – a psychological review, a medical evaluation. We complied with everything. We even visited the local SSI office in person, where we were told […]
What Autism Progress Really Looks Like: A Twelve-Year Journey from Bittersweet to Hope
Twelve years ago today, I wrote a blog post titled “Bittersweet and Autism”—a reflection on parenting twin boys, one neurotypical, one on the autism spectrum, and the small victories and silent aches that come with the territory. Today, I’m sharing that post again—and reflecting on how far we’ve come. Twelve Years After Bittersweet Twelve years ago, […]
