PANDAS, Regression, and the Autism Triggers No One’s Studying
Let’s say it out loud: Regression is real. It doesn’t happen to every autistic child. But it does happen. And when it does – it’s not subtle. But what’s most disturbing? It happens, and no one wants to study it seriously. The “Vaccine Injury” Narrative Took Over – But It’s Not the Whole Story RFK […]
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 […]
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, […]
