As the mother of a child with autism, I have had the opportunity to truly appreciate the significance of communication. A simple greeting of hello, a request for a drink, or an "I want" for a favorite toy may never happen for many. In our struggle to make those connections, there have been many meltdowns, countless tears, and moments of desperation where I found myself begging him to say a single word, let alone a simple "I love you."
It was when my children's own relationships began to evolve that I started to see an even greater love that cannot be expressed in just three...
As the mother of a child with autism, I have had the opportunity to truly appreciate the significance of communication. A simple greeting of hello,...
If the simple definition of a treasure is "something of value," then why do we often automatically envision a buried chest of precious gems to define the term? In a world where we tell ourselves to "stop and smell the roses" and that "money does not buy happiness," this easy read is a must. Its meaningful message will show a child how good it feels to love and appreciate, while reminding the adult reader the same.
If the simple definition of a treasure is "something of value," then why do we often automatically envision a buried chest of precious gems to defi...
