Tammy Lessick

I have read a lot about celebrities and their views regarding Autism. I am the mother of a wonderful 9yr old boy who is diagnosed with Autism. I am not an expert, nor would I ever promote myself as one.

There are a lot of toys out there that run on batteries, are plugged in and turned on. They can be educational or simply for entertainment. Ask yourself this, do they promote creativity? Do they promote spending time together playing and...

My son is special. Not because of Autism, but because he is my child. We have had our challenges, the biggest being communication. Dean is 9 years old and he does not talk.