Welcome

Welcome to my blog.  I'm excited to start this new chapter in our journey.  I have a delightful toddler (Bugsy) who was diagnosed with autism and duplication of the chromosome 7q11.23. What works for my child may not work for your child, but I hope that by sharing my experiences it will inspire you to find your own way.  I started this blog to raise awareness about the individuality of children with special needs.  Personally, I am so tired of hearing "Oh, your child has autism, she must bang her head/spin in circles/line toys up/(insert random stereotypical assumption here)".   We live with our children, not their diagnoses - because a child is never just a label...