Daniel: A Personal Perspective

All of God’s children are unique in some way. Some are unique enough to qualify for a special needs diagnosis, such as autism spectrum disorder. Our son Daniel was diagnosed with autism at age 4, and I was asked to write about his life.  When Daniel was young, we knew he was unique but didn’t think much of it until some friends and family members suggested testing. His testing showed a very uneven development, with significant strengths and significant weaknesses. It was noted that he...