"I want to talk about the unseen struggle we face as parents raising children on the spectrum and that is navigating the fear of judgment. It's a tough one to hurdle, and it takes time and experience along the way. Yes, my son is 27. But he loves his stuffed sloth, gnome, and countless books that aren't designed for a man his age. They make him happy. His age, in this context, is irrelevant. His happiness is what guides us through this maze of parenting a now young adult on the spectrum, and the fact that he is 27 is irrelevant. Jordan's story is not like most. He has never had a friend. He never played on a team. He never got his driver's license or went on a first date. We never moved him into a dorm room or his first apartment. He won’t get married or have children. He can’t live independently or make his own decisions. Traditional milestones have a different meaning in his life. He depends on others to help him navigate life, protect him, and keep him safe. We do it day in a...