“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”  – Eleanor Roosevelt I have this quote taped to my fridge, right next to the grocery list and a crooked drawing of a rocket ship. On the hardest days (the meltdowns, the school emails, the 3 a.m. worry spirals), it feels like the only thing still holding me together. Hi, I’m Pascale. Mom to one extraordinary 7-year-old boy who experiences the world in technicolor intensity. For years I thought “independence” meant my...

Today, I'm diving into a topic that affects many children on the autism spectrum: pica. If you’ve noticed your child eating non-food items like dirt, paper, or small objects, you’re not alone. Let’s explore what pica is, why it’s more common in autistic children, the potential risks, and most importantly, how you can support your child through it. What Is Pica? Pica is an eating disorder characterized by the persistent craving and consumption of non-nutritive, non-food substances for at least...