Probably the only good thing about dying young is that you go out in a blaze of glory, accomplishment and the promise of great things still to happen. Nobody is tired of you yet; you have not [...]

A few days ago, we got news from a major, major funder that one of our most important projects would no longer be supported, and with almost immediate effect. There was a logic to the decision, [...]

We’ve known for years how important early intervention is for kids with disability or at risk of developing one. The sooner we start, the better the results. We’ve also known for [...]

This evening, I spoke with my husband on the phone. We had been chatting for a few minutes before he said “I’ve got good company here in the compartment.” Up until that moment, [...]

New family  in Gubbara today. Dad carrying a baby – baby about 18 months; Mom toting a bag of his gear. A little old for such a small child? Maybe the grandparents? Dad got right down to [...]

How do I know what I think until I see what I say? I am reading “Far From The Tree” by Andrew Solomon and it is a slow, painful process which is leaving me alternately breathless and [...]