Stories By Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty
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Brick by the Numbers
/ 4 years ago‘I Wish I’d Known:’ A Brick Mom Looks Back At First Learning Of Her Son’s Autism
Eighteen years ago my then seventeen-month-old son went for a sick pediatrician’s visit, and I came out with several misprinted articles...
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Brick Life
/ 5 years agoGet Out
As I scrolled through my photo gallery looking for a perfect photo of my youngest son in his Boy Scout attire...
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Brick Life
/ 5 years agoFind Your Joy
Dear Justin, It was just a little thing, this tiny ornament with “Baby’s First Christmas” in red lettering, and a photo...
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Brick Life
/ 5 years agoYour True Self
Dear Justin, The other day I was having a lovely conversation with a woman who was assigned to speak with me...
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Brick Life
/ 5 years agoLeaving Your Comfort Zone
Dear Justin, A few weeks ago I wrote about an excellent IEP meeting I’d had with your school ( I know,...
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Brick Life
/ 5 years agoDisney Once Again! A Brick Family’s Magical Visit With Their Son With Autism
It’s a “Disney year” chez McCafferty, and this year we once again had the opportunity to take our kids to Disney...
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Brick Life
/ 5 years agoOff to Work You Go
Dear Justin, This past week we had your annual IEP meeting, held virtually due to, of course, Covid. I have a...
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Brick Life
/ 5 years agoSilence
Dear Justin, It’s so quiet in the house this morning. Both you and your brother are off at school, your dad...
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Brick Life
/ 5 years agoAutism Couldn’t Stop This Brick Teen From Becoming an Eagle Scout
I found out at a committee meeting that you were officially an Eagle Scout, and amidst the congratulations from the members...
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Brick Life
/ 5 years agoWith Autism, Being ‘Seen’ Can be Complicated
Dear Justin, A few weeks ago your dad and I took you to your uncle’s house, where you entertained yourself for...