Susan Senator is a teacher, disability advocate and author. She published "Autism Adulthood: Strategies and Insights for a Fulfilling Life" in 2016 and is currently working on a mystery novel with an autistic protagonist.
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For my son, who has autism, softball is more than a game
For Susan Senator, moving her 33-year-old autistic son into a group home was a huge leap of faith. But as she watched him score a run in a recent softball...
Community Homes For The Mentally Disabled: A Casualty Of The Republican Health Bill?
The intellectually disabled, Susan Senator writes, could lose all they've gained if the Affordable Care Act is repealed.
Disabled Children Stand To Lose In Political Upheaval
The new education secretary and Trump's Supreme Court nominee don't seem to value special education. And the Supreme Court is about to consider an important case.
Craving Post-Election Comfort, And Finding It In A Reality TV Cooking Show
My plan of action for now is to turn away from the screaming media and focus on my own cutting boards, writes Susan Senator. Because more than anything, right now,...
Seeing My Son In Hodor: A Look At The Depiction Of Disability In 'Game Of Thrones'
In its portrayal of people with disabilities, GoT shines as a beacon of inclusion.
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Will He Know Love? Daring To Hope For An Autistic Son's Romantic Future
The social challenges facing those on the autism spectrum are all too common. But a recent encounter gives the author hope for her adult son.
Before I Stopped Believing Vaccines Caused My Son's Autism
I can understand where the anti-vaccine contingent is coming from. But I no longer give their beliefs credence.
Untapped Potential: Autistic Adults
Cleaning up the shopping carts may not be your dream job, but for guys like my Nat, walking around in the fresh air, putting things away, and not having to...
A Son's First Apartment. A Mother's Unyielding Hope.
A mother moves her autistic son into his first apartment and glimpses a future she always dreamed of for him.
The Sometimes Surprising Effects Of Video Games
Much to my surprise, video games actually brought out my son's softer side.