Orthodox mother’s meditation on autism

Orthodox mother’s meditation on autism
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 his steady stream of…