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Why I Taught My Nonverbal Son to Put On Deodorant Before He Needed It

I remember that first time he hugged me and nearly knocked me over. That was the first stop on the Great Puberty Coaster.

It’s not about understanding how or why we react to things as we do. It’s about understanding and trusting.

This is autism appreciation in action. It literally just happened.

I learned that understanding can arrive quietly and that trust is built long before you see the results.

Some mornings don’t just challenge you as a parent. They quietly show you the limits of what love alone can fix.

Trying to “help” can break a connection, instead of building it.

This isn’t a story about speech. It’s about trust, connection, and meeting my son where he already was.

My nonverbal son doesn’t care about gifts, decorations, or Santa, but he understands the true spirit of the holidays more than most of us ever will

Dating as a single dad to a teenager and a nonverbal child with autism means more than most people realize.

Admitting my nonverbal son doesn’t understand some things isn’t insulting. It’s accepting.