autistic Archives • Brittany Dawson

Sunshine

By britt
May 9, 2025

A couple of weeks ago, we finally got in to see a child psychologist. She prescribed Zoloft for Sawyer, and it is working wonderfully for him!

Autism Is Not A Disease, It’s a Difference

By britt
April 23, 2025

If you haven't heard RFK Jr's disgusting comments about autism spectrum disorder by now, you've been living under a rock. I have never gotten political on this blog before, and I never intended to. However, with everything going on in the world right now, I cannot stay silent.

God Doesn’t Make Mistakes

By britt
April 10, 2025

Sawyer often tells me he feels like a failure, or that he feels like he's stupid. He has told me multiple times now that he doesn't know why he's even alive. I tell him "God doesn't make mistakes, and He made you because He thought the world needed one of you." What I don't tell…

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 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?"