Weston’s Third Birthday
I will never forget Weston’s third birthday. What should have been a day of celebration turned into a moment that changed the course of our lives forever. That day, we had an appointment with a child psychologist to review the results of Weston’s developmental testing. Sitting across from us, the psychologist delivered news that no […]
Weston’s Autism Classroom
Aug 20, 2018 – A rare look at Weston’s Autism classroom and what goes on. In 2005, it was finally time for Weston to start public schools. When we took him to school that September we were mortified to find a dozen kids with severe autism and one untrained teacher and another untrained aid. We […]
Weston Loves Reading Books
In spite of his learning disabilities, Weston loves reading books and even creating videos. For over 20 years, I was blessed to start each day with Weston at 5:00 a.m., as he’s always been an early riser. His severe hearing impairment, nearly bordering on deafness, makes him quite loud, but he’s incredibly perceptive, reading lips […]
This is What Severe Autism Looks Like at Age 24
This is my son, Weston. At nearly 24 years old, he functions at the developmental stage of a three to four-year-old. He is on the autism spectrum and has experienced significant neurological impairments from his childhood doctor wellness visits. Additionally, he is deaf. Despite these challenges, he possesses remarkable intelligence. He is exceptionally gentle and […]
The Story Behind the Weston and Emily Memorial Vehicle
I wanted to put out a video of the story behind the Weston and Emily memorial vehicle I started in 2017. I started out with a white Rav 4 in 2017. Back then, I got a lot of pushback including people wanting to run me off the road. Now I have a 2024 Rav 4 […]
One of Weston’s Favorite Activities
Weston’s favorite activities include anything Disney. He was born perfect, but became autistic after his well baby visits. He operates at the level of a 3 year old even though he is now in his 20’s. He lives in a group home now.