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2012-12-20T16:41:47-04:00

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Don’t Let Newtown’s Tragedy become an Autism Backlash

Last updated on: December 20, 2012 at 4:41 pm By Dilshad Ali

The early morning scramble to get the kids up, dressed, fed, and out the door to their three different schools is more hectic this week as we count down to winter break. Whereas I was much more organized during the start of the school year and more dutiful in getting things done before I woke the kids, now I’m barely getting up ahead of them and am rushing to get lunches made, meds administered, coats and shoes on and bags... Read more

2012-12-10T14:39:54-04:00

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I Wish I Were an Only Child

Last updated on: December 10, 2012 at 2:39 pm By Dilshad Ali

On Saturday night, when we were walking the lighted paths of our local botanical garden, taking in the beauty around us, my daughter announced something that millions of children have uttered before her: “Sometimes I wish I was an only child.” It kind of hit me hard. In retrospect, it was a mere blip on our family landscape – way worse things have been said, and I’m sure my kids have nursed much more hurt feelings then they let on... Read more

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2012-11-28T12:06:19-04:00

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So Tonight That I Might Sleep

Last updated on: November 28, 2012 at 12:06 pm By Dilshad Ali

Hamza went to bed first, under protest as usual, clomping up the stairs, followed by his father. He always wants Baba to take him to bed. Lil D was already upstairs, bouncing up and down on his bed, so I figured my husband would take care of his bedtime routine, too. But Lil D came bounding downstairs into the family room, grabbed a big body pillow, and laid down on the floor. I glanced up at the clock. Only 8:30... Read more

2012-11-26T21:10:20-04:00

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The Epilogue – The RV Adventure and a Life Worth Living

Last updated on: November 26, 2012 at 9:10 pm By Dilshad Ali

The kids are back in school and adults are back at work. And many parents with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) children are breathing a sigh of relief that they have survived another vacation. As for us, we returned our RV this morning, after clearing it out yesterday and removing all touches of the 2012 Ali Family Grand Adventure. Did we really do what we just did? It came and went so fast, and there was so much potential for disaster... Read more

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2012-11-20T22:29:22-04:00

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Seeking Family Togetherness – RV Style

Last updated on: November 20, 2012 at 10:29 pm By Dilshad Ali

The scene playing out behind me captures a portrait of what our family is – Muslim, American, autism, multi-generational, nuclear, supportive, tolerant, innovative, and just a little crazy. Amal is up in the loft, reading a Roald Dahl book. Dadabba (the children’s paternal grandfather) has his topee on and is reading the Quran. Dadima (paternal grandmother) is lying down and resting. Hamza is playing with his cars, husband is driving the rig, and I am co-piloting. Lil D? He’s got... Read more

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2012-11-16T02:04:09-04:00

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School Districts Deny Petitions to Close School on Muslim Holidays

Last updated on: November 16, 2012 at 2:04 am By Dilshad Ali

Growing up in North Dakota and later in Maryland, any time a Muslim holiday rolled around (Eid ul Fitr or Eid ul Adha), I took off from school to celebrate it. As I got into higher grades, there were times I just took a few hours off to attend Eid prayers and then headed back to school so I wouldn’t miss an important test or assignment. Being in Advanced Placement and honors classes in high school, even missing one day... Read more

2012-11-07T17:25:24-04:00

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I Want ‘More’

Last updated on: November 7, 2012 at 5:25 pm By Dilshad Ali

You ever have those moments where your love for your children surges up like a tidal wave, drowning you in overwhelming warmth and sweetness? It could be the most mundane thing, but in that moment, your love for your child is so clear and pure and strong that it almost hurts. It happens when Hamza comes home from school yelling “Mama!” because he is so excited to see me and tell me about something that happened that day. Shoes full... Read more

2012-11-05T12:23:53-04:00

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It’s Never As Simple as Just Putting On Shoes

Last updated on: November 5, 2012 at 12:23 pm By Dilshad Ali

Life rages on outside, with hurricanes and elections and continued violence in Syria. But the little things inside the walls of my home continuously capture my attention and pierce my heart in ways that brings my head reeling back from the frenetic pace. It’s the little things that remind me how vulnerable we all are, especially Lil D. I supervised Lil D as he put his shoes on this morning, like I have done every school morning for nine years.... Read more

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2012-10-25T10:18:25-04:00

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The Hardest Hajj Lesson of All

Last updated on: October 25, 2012 at 10:18 am By Dilshad Ali

I sit at the dinner table and watched my kids eat. Lil D, grasping a big body pillow in his left arm (that’s his thing these days – he walks around holding a pillow, sometimes two, so he can plank at will), plowing through his kichiri-keema . Amal, all smiles because Lil D is eating dinner at the same time as her. And Hamza, trying to finagle his father’s phone to play Angry Birds as he finishes his meal. These... Read more

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2012-10-19T06:34:31-04:00

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Reflecting on the Holy Days, the Year of Autism, and One Resolution

Last updated on: October 19, 2012 at 6:34 am By Dilshad Ali

Has it been a year already? Yes, one year has passed since witnessing the extraordinary miracle that united thousands in Central Virginia (where I live) to one singular purpose: Find the boy. Last year around this time, a young, nonverbal autistic boy – much like my own Lil D – disappeared on a family walk at a national battlefield park a half an hour away from where I live. As one day stretched into two, the police opened up their search to... Read more

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