By Katherine Lycke, M.Ed/Ed.S, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Imagine for a moment waking up to a bird chirping outside your window. Now mentally turn up the volume of that chirp 3-5x, to the point of sounding like a school fire alarm. Your eyes suddenly open to a bright room, except the brightness is so alarming to your system you ... Continue Reading
How To Make Autism Awareness Month Really Count: Part 1
Every April I am reminded to adorn my house with blue lights, post infographics on social media and give to my “favorite charity”. I field well-meaning comments from family and friends letting me know they are thinking of me, and asking where they can donate in honor of my son. It’s “Autism Awareness Month.” And to be quite honest, it aggravates ... Continue Reading
Giving: Examining Our Motives
In Part 1, I told my own family’s story, and shared a few of my own opinions about autism awareness month. So, how can you best support a family living with autism? Making Autism Awareness Month count this April means supporting a family who is living with it. Before you whip out your checkbook to write a big old check to a national autism ... Continue Reading
