Just Show Up (Easter Thoughts)
On the night before Jesus died on the cross, Peter and John – two of His closest friends – followed him secretly and witnessed the persecution. Peter was clearly afraid […]
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Parenting
What is a “Semi-Independent” ASD Adult?
The goal of Community Independence of Texas is to create a fulfilling and affordable living situation for semi-independent autistic adults. But what do we mean by “semi-independent”?
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Time to Try their Wings
The transition from school services to adulthood for those with ASD has been likened to falling off a service cliff. This is even more the case for those with level
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Seeking Peace
Peace is a valuable commodity these days, particularly for families seeking a solution for the future of kids with special needs. As a mom of three awesome autistic adults, I
A Night Before Christmas Survival Guide
Quite a few years ago when I was having yet another MFM (Mom Failure Moment), I wrote this under the inspiration of the poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas. With
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A Better Past
As parents of special needs children, we are undoubtedly our own harshest critics. We waste much of our thought time and precious energy debating the past – wondering if we
Oh No! My Adult Kids Still Live With Me!
Community Independence of Texas is all about creating a permanent semi-independent community for adults at Level 1 on the autism spectrum and we are enthusiastic about this project coming to
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What Happens When We’re Gone?
This question is an underlying thrum with every heartbeat for those of us with a loved one who has special needs. As my husband and I have grown older with
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