Three Steps to Finding Gratitude in the Trenches of Autism
Guest blogger: Julie Hornok I sunk down a little deeper into my old brown leather couch and tried to clear my head. My mind had been on a loop for months desperately trying to figure out what else I could do to help my daughter, Lizzie. She was diagnosed with autism...
The Weight of the Unknown
By guest blogger: Julie Hornok From the moment I heard those devastating words, “Your daughter, Lizzie, has autism” questions loomed in the back of my mind. “Will she become a functioning adult and be able to contribute to the world?” “Would I be okay if she...
Respecting the Different Thinking Brain
Guest blogger: Julie Hornok My daughter with autism, Lizzie, always had a different style. From a very early age she showed strong opinions about what she wanted to wear. When it was hot outside, she dressed in layers. When it was cold, she dressed in short...
Eight Things Mom Learned in Kindergarten
Guest blogger: Julie Hornok I walked into my oldest son, Andrew’s, kindergarten class and my heart sank. The room was brightly colored and beautifully decorated with care, but that wasn’t where my eyes were drawn. There were four tables with four kids each, and a...Our Program Supporters
