We Are Brave Together
Inchstones, Intelligence, and the Advantage of Adaptive Thinking
How neurodiversity, adaptive thinking, and the smallest units of progress can help us build clearer, more resilient human systems.
Read article →Writing, conversations, and features exploring profound autism, caregiving, education, adaptive thinking, and what becomes visible when we pay attention to the things most people overlook.
By Sarah Kernion
Selected Writing
NJ Family
I’m Pro-Vaccine, Pro-Science, and Still Asking the Hard Questions About Autism
A personal essay about science, motherhood, advocacy, and staying open to complexity without abandoning evidence.
Read article →Avela Health · Sarah Kernion contributor page
Writing on profound autism, regulation, caregiving, and small wins
- Autism care daily: The nature of small wins
- The nervous system cost of loving someone who cannot regulate
- “I’ve got it” is a lie we were taught to tell
- Parenting a non-speaking child rewired my brain and my beliefs
- What I know now: A mother’s introduction to profound autism
Recognition & Coverage
Featured In
The New York TimesForbesWoman’s DayNews 12NJ FamilyThe MightyNational Catholic ReporterAvela Health
The Mighty
Autism Creators Sharing What the Spectrum Really Looks Like
Recognized as one of the voices consistently bringing visibility to profound autism, communication access, dignity, and long-term care.
View feature →News 12 New Jersey
Westfield Mom Documents Journey With Children With Autism
A television profile about Sarah’s family, diagnosis, care, advocacy, and learning to celebrate meaningful progress in the smallest moments.
View coverage →NJ Family
How an NJ Mom of a Neurodiverse Child Found Her Community
Sarah’s perspective on isolation, diagnosis, and finding the people who understand what a family is carrying.
Read feature →Forbes
Supporting Caregivers in the Workplace
A conversation about caregiving, leadership, workplace support, vulnerability, and why supporting caregivers benefits everyone.
Read feature →The New York Times
Parents and the Reality of Severe Autism
A national conversation about families raising children with profound support needs and the systems surrounding them.
Read in The New York Times →National Catholic Reporter
Autism and Holiness Now
A reflection on autism, spirituality, dignity, and where holiness becomes visible in everyday family life.
Read feature →Woman’s Day
The Mom Helping Parents Navigate the Emotional Reality of IEP Meetings
A feature on Sarah’s work supporting parents as they prepare for high-stakes special-education conversations.
Read feature →On Camera & In Conversation
Watch & Listen
YouTube
Watch Sarah’s Featured Conversation
A video conversation bringing Sarah’s lived experience and advocacy for profound-autism families to a wider audience.
Watch now →News 12 New Jersey
INCHSTONES on News 12
Meet Sarah and her family in this local television profile about care, advocacy, diagnosis delays, and meaningful progress.
Watch the segment →Speaking, media, or partnership inquiry?
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