Author: Eve Tedeschi

Dubbers’ Top 10 Things to Miss about NYC

Dubbers’ Top 10 Things to Miss about NYC

Posted by | Jun 14, 2018 | , , , |

Dubbers was born and raised in Manhattan, and while we are very excited about what the future holds in Dallas, this move will no doubt be bittersweet.  These past five years with Dubbers have certainly allowed us to acknowledge and appreciate New York City through new, very special eyes. With the official countdown on, I wanted to share the Top 10 things we will miss the most about New York City… 10. FOUR SEASONS   9. CENTRAL PARK (Victorian Gardens, Boathouse, and so much more to explore)   8. Museums, Bronx Zoo, and Special Events   7. THE VIEWS   6. ROAD TRIPS   5....

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Dubbers and the Dentist

Dubbers and the Dentist

Posted by | May 9, 2018 | , , , |

Dubbers’ first time at the dentist was a little over a year ago. Dr. Deborah Pilla at Park View Pediatric Dentistry was recommended by Dr. McCarton, as we definitely needed a dentist who was experienced and comfortable with special needs patients. I was SO nervous, knowing how much he hated going to haircuts and doctor appointments, and I could only imagine what was about to go down. I enlisted a small entourage – Dubbers’ ABA Supervisor and his lead Speech Pathologist – to accompany us…that’s how anxious I was. The waiting room was simple, calm and not intimidating in...

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Big Umbrella Festival

Big Umbrella Festival

Posted by | Apr 20, 2018 | , , , |

If you are in New York City and have the chance, definitely check out Lincoln Center’s Big Umbrella Festival.  It kicked off last weekend and runs through May 6th, in support of Autism Awareness month.  This festival is the world’s first month-long festival dedicated to arts programs for children on the autism spectrum and their families.  Read more about its objective and offerings at http://lincolncenter.org/big-umbrella/about. We had the pleasure of attending one of the shows last weekend featuring The New York Philharmonic and one of their Very Young People’s Concert titled “Make-Believe.”  Given the nature of the festival, I was not anxious...

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“We’re Different, We’re the Same”

“We’re Different, We’re the Same”

Posted by | Mar 28, 2018 | , , , |

*Our friends Dan and Jami are two of our closest.  We have known each other since college and have shared many life milestones since.  We now continue to make memories with our children.  I have asked them to share how they teach and raise their daughters to be aware and accepting of people in their lives who may be “different.”  They have done an amazing, noteworthy job and hold a very special place in our hearts. As parents, we teach our children many things throughout their lives. We instill in them qualities such as integrity, honesty, and strength. Yet, as parents, we learn...

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Understand, Accept, Appreciate

Understand, Accept, Appreciate

Posted by | Mar 19, 2018 | , , |

I have a son with Autism. I still find myself, almost daily, trying to stop my ever-racing mind and acknowledge this truth that is still so hard to believe. Before Dubbers, “Autism” was something I knew very little about, and, quite frankly, I had no reason to know or understand it. I had seen the movie Rainman, but never realized there was a formal diagnosis for Dustin Hoffman’s character. He was just a little “weird” and incredibly talented at the same time. I did not have any friends or family on the Autism Spectrum…or at least that I (or...

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