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Jessica Sylfest

Blogger - Family and Autism Spectrum Disorder

I am a full-time working wife and mother of 2 out-of-this-world amazing boys! In February of 2014 my 2 year old son received an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis. 1 year later I started my blog "Pieces of Love." This blog is about love, family, struggle, tolerance, hope and everything in between. The one thing I know for certain is that this blog is about truth; my truth. I am not an expert. I am not a doctor or a psychologist. I do not have a certificate of authenticity. My one and only credential is that I am a mother to an almost-four-year-old on the spectrum. Ive done the right thing, and the wrong thing. Ive been strong, and weak. Ive had complete faith in this process; and Ive been hopeless. This blog is not about being perfect. If anything I hope it gives you permission to be a little less perfect in your own life. These are pieces of our love. Pieces of love.

October 19, 2017

Defending an Autism Diagnosis
September 26, 2017

Dear Autism
September 14, 2017

A Letter To Parents At The Start Of A New School Year
July 25, 2017

THE LESSON ABOUT KINDNESS I FORGOT TO TEACH MY SON.

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July 10, 2017

My Son With Autism And His Neurotypical Brother
June 23, 2017

My Biggest Fears About My Son's Autism
June 19, 2017

My Husband Is An Autism Dad
June 8, 2017

Autism Spectrum Disorder And The Catboy Pajamas
May 26, 2017

Autism Spectrum and the Things That Break
May 8, 2017

What I Will Never Know About My Sons Autism
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