Archive - Life Alongside Autism

Watch the Other Kids

If you want to know how to treat someone with autism, watch the other kids.

Jul 21 •

Carrie Cariello

How to Make College Drop-Off Easier

Tips for a smooth transition.

Jul 19 •

Carrie Cariello

Marriage: A Moment in Time

The coffee pot sits on the counter.

Jul 14 •

Carrie Cariello

Autism and Social Media

Mistakes we made with our neurodiverse son.

Jul 11 •

Carrie Cariello

Circles of Light

The restaurant is busy.

Jul 7 •

Carrie Cariello

Free PDF of My New Book!

Raising a Whole Child

Jul 5 •

Carrie Cariello

June 2025

Here, Everything is Perfect

A diagnosis, and everything before.

Jun 30 •

Carrie Cariello

Jun 23 •

Carrie Cariello

Why We Chose to Medicate Our Son

A look at autism, anxiety, and medication.

Jun 20 •

Carrie Cariello

The River Sang Wild

There is a buzz of excitement in the air.

Jun 16 •

Carrie Cariello

This Metallic Sky

The late afternoon sun dances across my desk.

Jun 9 •

Carrie Cariello

When Kids With Autism Grow Up

Alcohol and autism.

Jun 6 •

Carrie Cariello

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