In the card, Leah’s best friend, Gillian, writes, “Cheers to fresh starts! I’m so proud of the mama that you are today.

Children on the autism spectrum, especially those who are high-functioning, tend to be exceptionally perceptive. Their ...

“And she was screaming and crying when she got home ... she’s concerned other children might be being mistreated, too. Peterson’s other autistic daughter has complained to her as well.