He uses a plastic string for fidgeting and finds it calming during a haircut. #autism

The haircut experience went well again. He still doesn’t like the cape. #autism

As you can see, this car wash experience went well. The noise and lights usually cause sensory overload but not this time. #autism

Our son likes to carry this plastic string for fidgeting. The sensory input is calming. We are taking our evening walk. #Autism #PrinceWasOurFriend

We need to stay healthy and live forever; today I ran a 10 mile race. #autismdad

He’s holding on tight to me as we go down hill. He’s also wearing his noise reducing headphones even though it’s quiet on the trails. #autism

Due to depth perception challenges, our son likes to hold onto me going down hill. #autism

It’s a beautiful day for a walk on the trails. #autism

Our son likes to press buttons and fidget. The nurse’s covered the “code blue” button with tape and paper before we entered the room. They were well prepared. #Autism

In our state, there is a three-year waiting list for dental procedures that require general anesthesia. Due to the acuteness of our son’s condition, we will be able to get in after nine months. #Autism

The most significant impact in our lives is having a personal care attendant that is caring and patient with our son with severe nonverbal autism. He was with me when our son was in the hospital for a dental procedure. #Autism

We spoke with the hospital staff in advance of coming in for dental work. They listened and covered the emergency blue buttons, which would be pushed as part of fidgeting. #Autism

For those with profound autism, general anesthesia is necessary for dental work. We spent the day at the hospital. #Autism

We need to live forever and I just finished a 10 mile training run. #AutismDad

My daughter and I attended a gathering for individuals with Williams syndrome. #WilliamsSyndrome #WilliamsSyndromeAssociation

He’s our son and every day we think about our mortality and who will care for him when we die. #autism

Our neighbor has a band. On our night out, I’m with the band. #autismdad

Our son enjoyed the chance to pet the horse. The deputy helped him. #Autism #ChooseKind

This deputy was kind to our son and guided his hand to pet the horse. #Autism #ChooseKind