My son, Tariq, is turning 40 this November. He is autistic, as well as nonspeaking, and he has a severe intellectual disability. Like many other
Diversity is Awesome
As one of our regular members put it, the Zoom Gallery view of our August fathers’ group was AWESOME. Our group, which started one year
Fathers Making Sense of our World: Summer 2020
Our virtual meetings are growing and open to fathers everywhere to participate. Our Philadelphia based group at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute has become national
Being Part of the Change We Want to See
Brought together by our love for our children growing up on the autism spectrum, a diverse group of fathers has been meeting since September 2019
Stronger than we think: The advantages of neurodiversity
COVID-19 presents huge challenges and added layers of vulnerability for children and adults with autism and other special needs and their families. Some experience more
What COVID-19 Teaches Us About Being Human
In the middle of the night, I toss, turn, and wonder what bad news I’ll hear or read in the morning. I breathe slowly and
Coronavirus Coping Strategies
It’s been a week where our lives have begun a huge transition to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. As individuals, families, communities, and societies we
