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1st Grader Picks Out Green Dress for Picture Day—The Results Leave Mom Cry-Laughing

“This is the story of a little girl’s love of a green dress, a mother who tries to instill independence, and how those two things came together in the most epic and brilliant combination possible."

Student’s Humble Plea to Teacher at the Bottom of His Test Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons

"This note gave me so much hope. Let us all be a little more like this young man!!"

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How My 9-Year-Old Daughter Explained My Son’s Autism in Just a Few Pen Strokes

"I was amazed that a child could be so aware, so astute and so insightful...I looked at her with tears behind my eyes. I keep looking at that piece of paper."

Mom Whispers “He’s Blind & Autistic”—Then Santa Drops to the Floor & Says 3 Words

"Heading into his 6th Christmas, Matthew was ready to meet the plump and merry man in the red suit he'd heard so much about in the storybooks..."

“I Had Tears Streaming Down My Face”: Football Star’s Interaction With Autistic Son Leaves Mom Wrecked

"Those are the days I feel sad for him, but he doesn't seem to mind. He is a super sweet child, who always has a smile and hug for everyone he meets."