This essay appeared on the op-ed page of the Los Angeles Times on February 7, 2013. One morning 13 years ago, I brought my young son to a storefront children’s gym in Culver City. Ezra had recently been diagnosed with autism, and someone — a doctor or a therapist — had suggested that Dave Rabb [...]
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The power of fun: A tribute to Dave Rabb
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The Last Red Day (and Other Memories)
When you go out and tell your story in public, you never know what people are going to ask. I was speaking in a bookstore in suburban Chicago the other day when an older woman in the front row raised her hand with a question. “Can you tell me about Ezra’s school?” she asked. I [...]
Posted in Memory, Parenting Also tagged autism, color red, Following Ezra, memory, schools, Winnie the Pooh 3 Comments
Generally positive
It’s been a remarkable week, with many things to celebrate. Following Ezra officially hit bookstores, and I’ve been delighted by the response and the many opportunities to discuss the book and it’s larger messages in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic’s website, and The New York Times parenting blog. On the home front, [...]
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