Why Love “&” Autism

Why Love “&” Autism

The ampersand’s (&) origins date back to 1st A.D. and appeared in our English language in the 19th century to mean “and.” It actually evolved from the Latin word et which means ‘and’. Interestingly, the character itself came from connecting the e and t, to be what...
What If

What If

What is my place in this world? What is my purpose? Why Love & Autism? I recently sat down to answer this question. Tasked to write my Love & Autism story as part of our storytelling initiative, I struck at my keyboard….and then stretched my middle finger...
Badasses of Love & Autism

Badasses of Love & Autism

“People who wade into discomfort and vulnerability and tell the truth about their stories are the real badasses.” -Brene Brown I like this definition of a badass…and we have some real badasses at Love & Autism. Speakers that step up into their truth, demand...
13 lessons about Autism and Suicide

13 lessons about Autism and Suicide

“I want to go to sleep and never get up.” “I just want to go to the bottom of the pool and stay there.” “I’d be better off dead.” It’s absolutely terrifying and deeply heartbreaking when a 6 year old comes into your office and talks about not wanting to ‘be around’...