Real stories, practical advice, and honest conversations about autism parenting.
A nonverbal 3-year-old with autism wandered into a pool and lived because a 911 dispatcher had just been trained to understand autism. Here's what every parent should know about wandering and water safety.
By Rob Gorski · July 8, 2026
We're halfway through 2026, and the threats to autism and disabled families keep stacking up. Here's the first six months in one place, with sources.
By Rob Gorski · June 29, 2026
A free, no-signup tool with ready-to-send scripts to push back on the DOJ's Olmstead memo, plus plain-language Ohio bill lookups. Take action in 5 minutes.
By Rob Gorski · June 25, 2026
The autism headlines keep coming and they're wearing parents down. Here's how to protect your mental health so you can keep showing up for your kid.
By Rob Gorski · June 21, 2026
A June 18, 2026 DOJ legal opinion claims states aren't required to serve disabled people in their communities, threatening the integration mandate behind group homes, Medicaid waivers, and community living. This post gives you ready-to-use phone scripts and emails to contact your U.S. senators, representative, and state leaders, plus a shareable message to spread the word.
By Rob Gorski · June 21, 2026
A new Trump administration legal opinion lays the groundwork to put disabled people back into institutions. Here is what it means for your family.
By Rob Gorski · June 20, 2026
