autism family Archives • Page 2 of 12 • Brittany Dawson

It’s Not Easy

By britt
April 8, 2025

To all those parents out there struggling to keep going and keep being everyone's cheerleader while you, yourself, are struggling- I see you.

Every Day is Autism Awareness Day

By britt
April 2, 2025

A single day or month for world autism awareness never feels like enough and sometimes feels a little laughable because every day in our house is autism awareness day. There isn't a day that goes by that our lives are not affected by autism and its nuances.

The Best Big Sister Ever

By britt
March 29, 2025

Do you ever look at or think about your kids and just feel overwhelmed with love and pride? I've had a lot of those days lately...

The R Word: STOP Calling People Retarded!

By britt
February 28, 2025

In 2025, nobody should be using the r word anymore; it's NOT ok.

Questioning Why

By britt
February 23, 2025

Last night Sawyer asked me a question I've been waiting for since we first told him about his autism diagnosis: " Momma, why do some kids in a family have autism and some don't?"