Eileen Flood O'Connor
Eileen Flood O'Connor is a writer and mother of four children, the oldest of whom has an autistic spectrum disorder. She graduated from the University of Virginia, holds an MA in literature from University of London, and attended Columbia School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Eileen Flood O'Connor
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My 9-year-old wants to play tackle football. What do I do?
feature I relish the smiles, the high fives, the palpable pride and joy my sons feel for themselves and their teammates when they play. But I know it's dangerous. I do, I do.
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How to survive a special needs marriage
feature It's not easy. But we do it together.
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My child has autism. Here's how I help her thrive.
feature It's all about routine
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When your special needs child becomes a special needs teen
feature My daughter's body is changing. But inside, she remains a child.
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Raising a child with autism
feature Even when she's right here, my daughter can seem a world away — a feeling her caregiver, whose daughter really is a world away, knows all too well
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My daughter has autism. At the library, she found words and joy.
feature Most people think the library is fusty, antiquated, unnecessary. For Erin, this place is magical.
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Confessions of a football mom
feature We're never supposed to go on the field. But sometimes, we must.
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