I Want to See My Son

I Want to See My Son

Last year, I lived over two hours away from my son Aidan. I drove to him as often as possible, but the four-hour round trip was not always feasible. Recently, my husband and I decided to move closer to Aidan’s group home, enabling me to see him any day of the week....
Autism Awareness Month Recap

Autism Awareness Month Recap

Last month, we discussed several important issues regarding the autistic community and their loved ones. This article will provide a summary of the topics talked about, reiterating their timeliness and significance. Autism Awareness Month 2023 – The Facts Updated...
Autism Awareness Month 2023 – The Facts

Autism Awareness Month 2023 – The Facts

April is Autism Awareness Month; however, as I mentioned last year, Autism Action Month is a more fitting name. We all must come together to ensure that autistic children, adults, and their families receive the much-needed support they deserve. Updated Autism...
Stop Negligence in New Jersey Group Homes

Stop Negligence in New Jersey Group Homes

This abhorrent saga began in October 2022 when my son Aidan was first attacked within his New Jersey group home. When visiting my son earlier this week, I was devastated to discover a contusion on his arm. The agency overseeing the Kearsley Group Home would have me...
Hire an Attorney at the First Sign of Neglect

Hire an Attorney at the First Sign of Neglect

Children and adults with special needs are neglected and abused far too often. It is even more unfortunate that many parents and guardians wait until their loved ones are mistreated multiple times before bringing on professional legal assistance. Once Is Too Much Did...
Fighting Negligence in New Jersey Group Homes

Fighting Negligence in New Jersey Group Homes

I will be blatantly candid in this post regarding my son Aidan and the ongoing struggles he and other group home residents unnecessarily face throughout New Jersey. If you read my last post, you are aware that Aidan has continuously suffered injuries at the hands of...
Keep New Jersey Group Homes Safe

Keep New Jersey Group Homes Safe

These photographs show how my son went to school this week. And if his school had not sent me these images, I would never have known how devastating his injuries were. The group home where Aidan resides told me, “It’s clearly a self-inflicted scratch.” Meanwhile, I...
Stopping Abuse in Group Homes

Stopping Abuse in Group Homes

Unfortunately, the instances of abuse in New Jersey group homes have become an all too familiar topic of discussion. However, raising awareness of this critical issue is necessary to accomplish the changes integral to mitigating these preventable occurrences....