Autism

Strategic Planning: It’s Elementary

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(Bragging Father’s Note: It’s worth pointing out that our son was non-verbal just a couple years ago. We never cease to be awed by his progress, his mind and the patient guidance he receives from his teachers, therapists and classmates.) The morning after I’d gotten back from speaking to a group of not-for-profit organizations, Will [...]

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Will Miles: Artist

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I’ve been working up a nice series on planning, goals and strategy that I’ll share next week. I can’t get my mind off family this week. Today, Will brought home this painting. Its caption reads: “There is a boy exploring the world walking. He does not hit. He does not push. He is very nice [...]

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The Boy Made Me A Video Present

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I turned 40 yesterday. Last night, my son handed me a flash drive for my birthday. He (with help from his therapist and pretty much our favorite person in the world, Nadia) made this video while I had been out of town for the better part of two weeks. “It was totally his idea, and [...]

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“… LOTS of Money.”

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I’m heading down to Austin today for some continuing education. As fast as Will is learning, I have GOT to get smarter to stay ahead of him. He’s getting pretty good at school at writing sentences. The other day, in the car after picking him up, I asked him if he wanted to be a [...]

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Opening Day

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About four years ago, I sat at the bar with Scotty and Aric - my two buddies. That night, for the first time, I said out loud: “Our son has autism.” I didn’t break down in tears when I told them. The tears came about an hour later when it occurred to me - there [...]

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Living on the Spectrum

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In what could only be described as an historic display of bad judgment, Columbia Home & Lifestyle Magazine asked me for 1000 words about Will and Touchpoint Autism Services. This is the fancy digital version. You can either click here or on the image below to open their reader in a new window. It should [...]

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Thinking In Pictures Saturday Night


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