Orthodox mother’s meditation on autism

On many Sundays, Corey Hatfield sent her family ahead into church while she lingered outside with her autistic son, Grayson – trying to decide if he would scream or run the second they entered the sanctuary.Approaching the chalice during Holy Communion was another challenge.“Some Sundays, I drew near with Grayson in a headlock, my hand clamped tightly over his mouth to silence...

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