I Used to Fear People Mocking My Non-Verbal Son. Now I Pity Them.

I realized something about people. It’s a major epiphany…

I Know Why My Non-Verbal Son Rewatches That Spanish Sesame Street Clip

Out of all his stim behaviors, there’s one I relate to most.

Emotions he sees around him, he often reflects back.

We imagine their future using pieces of our own past.

Marriage takes two. Divorce takes one.

Just like her brother, I will always choose Olivia. No questions. No hesitation. Every time.

It’s important for me to acknowledge those who try to know him.

Is he worth the effort? Absolutely. Does everyone have that capability? I guess not.

He may never run a store, but he’s learning how to walk through one.

I thought autism meant no hugs or eye contact. Then my son proved me wrong and showed me how personal, unique, and misunderstood autism really is.

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