Why Creative Storytelling Builds Confidence in Autistic Kids (Without Pressure)
Confidence isn’t something you can force.
I learned that the hard way.
Like many parents raising an autistic child, I spent years trying to teach confidence — through routines, encouragement, therapy tools, and reassurance. I thought if I said the right things often enough, confidence would stick. It didn’t. What changed everything wasn’t more instruction.
It was creative storytelling.
How Creating a Superhero Helped My Autistic Son Build Self-Esteem
I was just trying to reach my kid.
When you’re raising an autistic child — especially as a single parent — you spend a lot of time wondering if you’re doing enough… or if you’re doing it wrong. You read articles. You try strategies. You listen to experts. But most days, you’re just trying to get through the moment without another meltdown, shutdown, or misunderstanding — for them or for you.
That’s where I was with Jake.
How to Help Your Autistic Child Make Friends — The Superhero Way
Practical, play-based steps to help autistic children make friends, build confidence, and learn social skills — from a dad raising a superhero on the spectrum.
My Single Dad Autism Journey — 7 Lessons That Changed How I Parent Forever
A heartfelt look into single dad parenting with a child on the autism spectrum. Here are the seven lessons that transformed my parenting, my mindset, and my connection with my son.