My Autistic Daughter Has Brought Our Family Closer
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Before Passing Judgement: Raising an Autistic Child
Today I saw a poster for the movie Dumbo, and it made me think about being a mother raising aRead More…
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Meet Veronica Guzman: Comadre Inspiradora for Autism Awareness Month
For mental health and family engagement expert Veronica Guzman, creating systems of support for families dealing with autism and additionalRead More…
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My Children: Why I Care About Education
I was recently asked what motivates me to care so much about education. My children were my first motivation toRead More…
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Proud to Be Part of the KIPP Family Association
I’m writing this to share what the KIPP Family Association was before the pandemic. We held monthly meetings to discussRead More…
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We All Work Together: How School Communities Impact Autistic Students
I am Emma, a proud mother. My son Joshua is a 13-year-old with autism. My son was diagnosed with autismRead More…
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My Son, My Teacher. A Father’s Story About Autism
I knew my son was different from the moment he started crawling. But I continued to convince myself my babyRead More…
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Mommy of a Healthy and Happy Autistic Boy
I am the mommy of Isaac Padilla. My son brings me the biggest smiles, and always inspires me to beRead More…
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Marilyn Koziatek: A Champion In the Valley
Back in October, the La Comadre Network had the opportunity to speak with Marilyn Koziatek, who was running to representRead More…
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My Sons Have Autism: A Mother’s Instinct
My story with autism begins when I saw that my son was not developing like other children. Italo was closeRead More…
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