Patty IhmNov 17, 20193 minautismThe Long WinterWe don’t have to go back to some of the hard things. We have come so very far. Last year at this time, as the cold set in, we were...
Patty IhmOct 26, 20192 minautismStill Brave: A Birthday TributeIt’s the eve of your twelfth birthday. The picture in my head may have been a bit different from what I was expecting, but I should have...
Patty IhmOct 7, 20194 minautismWhere We Are: My Medical Cannabis for Autism Update“I had a great time. Can’t wait until next week.” Well, that was a relief, because the faces he made during the hour-and-fifteen-minute...
Patty IhmJun 3, 20193 minadoptionEight Days“Is my suit ready for tomorrow?” There was a sense of urgency tainted with a little hesitation that accompanied my son’s question. It was...
Patty IhmJul 13, 20183 minautismSunsets and Storms“How long do you think I’ll last? I mean, when do you think I am going to die?” Ethan’s questions still sometimes catch me a bit off...
Patty IhmOct 8, 20152 minautismBraveWe know that people with autism are often in a state of sensory overload. Experiences are more intense: louder, scarier, more...