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Dear Addie, This flu virus, I’m pretty sure set a record for me washing sheets, giving baths, and, quite literally, catching vomit in my...

Dear Addie, Our world is home to a variety of bird species—some are small, some are fast, and all have unique abilities. Take the...

Dear Addie, After eight weeks of being surrounded by Christmas magic (yes, I start decorating on Halloween), I assure you that the...

Dear Addie, When we think of life skills, we often focus on basic everyday needs, such as self-care, time management, and communication....

Dear Addie, This week, I watched a video of a sweet boy with Down syndrome greeting his older brother, who was returning home from...

Dear Addie, We all want to believe that we see the world through the same lens, feel the same touch, or witness the same joy. That we all...

Dear Addie, If you were to ask any parent about the moment they witnessed their child's first word, you would likely receive a detailed...

Dear Addie, Many people may not realize that, in addition to receiving academic support and speech therapy at school, you also learn and...

Dear Addie, Most people have a favorite movie—one that they can watch a hundred times over and never tire of it. Growing up, your...

Dear Addie, ...And just like that, I found myself playing yet another game of "Guess That Tune With Addie." Sometimes fun, sometimes...

Dear Addie,  And just like that this year is still proving to be racing by with Halloween 2024 officially complete. On to Grinch season!...

Dear Addie, You never know when or where a reminder of this journey will present itself. Most days, I go about my business and don’t give...

Dear Addie, This past weekend we had a quick break in our usual organized chaos to head out to our happy place, for a little rest and...

Dear Addie, A few weeks ago, a sneeze disrupted our family plans. What most people may not realize is that having a hypersensitive...

Dear Addie, I was just talking to Nana a few weeks ago as she and Papa were preparing for a trip to North Carolina. I mentioned to them...

Dear Addie, Everything was going so well and then after a seemingly normal moment, it wasn't. Autism intervened and changed the...

Dear Addie, This week marks the beginning of a new chapter in your journey as you enter 8th grade! Cue the emotional moments for mom......

Dear Addie, This week I spiraled. I wouldn't say I like it when this happens, but I've also been traveling this journey long enough now...

Dear Addie, This past holiday weekend we wasted no time grabbing big sister Clara from school and heading straight to our happy place for...

Dear Addie, And just like that, summer seems to be in the rearview mirror. I mean, other than the fact that it was freakishly hot here in...