What I Almost Missed Teaching My Nonverbal Son

For a long while, I only had only one item on my checklist.

My Son Doesn’t Need Words to Know I’m Listening

I listen. I observe. I understand.

His love for his sister and unwillingness to see her go were evident to anyone.

Lucas doesn’t play the games that others do. He’s not even aware that there is a game to be played.

Find your bond. Build it alone until they’re ready to build it with you.

You grieve over the child you won’t have. But if you don’t stop grieving, you miss out on the child you actually do.

Suddenly, his happiest moments have become his most destructive.

This one is about taking a breath when all the air has left the room.

It’s a meme. It’s a T-shirt. It’s a way of life.

“Hey, GQ Casanova. Let’s ease up on the love for our guest.”

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