Kristine Barnett Quotes & Sayings

One of the most illustrious astrophysicists in the world had not only reviewed my son's theory but had validated it. That, I can tell you, was a chicken soup moment in a class all its own. — Kristine Barnett

It's hard to trust your child to find his or her own path, especially when we're told everyday by professionals that children must fit into rigid boxes. We all want to give our kids the best opportunities we can, which is why it feels like such a disservice if we don't push them in the "right" direction. Celebrating you children's passions rather than redirecting them, especially when those passions don't line up neatly with a checklist for future success, can feel like jumping off a cliff. It certainly did for me. But that leap of faith is necessary if your kids are going to fly. — Kristine Barnett

We met the children where they were in order to get them where they needed to be. — Kristine Barnett

People ask what the hardest thing is about having an autistic child, and for me the answer is easy. What mom doesn't want to hear her baby tell her that he loves her or to feel his arms around her? — Kristine Barnett

that everyone has an intrinsic talent, a contribution to make, even if it comes in an unexpected form. — Kristine Barnett

Curing autism would be the same as "curing" science and art. — Kristine Barnett

A great mind is just a great mind, and try not to worry too much about what package it's in. — Kristine Barnett