It’s not about his appreciation. It’s about mine.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean — Featured in HuffPost, Autism Speaks, Yahoo, The Mighty, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Jubilee.
Tag: autism appreciation
I Stopped Watching My Special Needs Child For Just One Minute
The second I say, “My kid isn’t a runner,” is the second he runs into the Atlantic Ocean.
I Can’t Allow My Son With Autism To Push His Way Through Life
My boy understands ways to get his way.
My Non-Verbal Son With Autism Taught Me The Meaning Of “OK”
Speaking doesn’t guarantee greatness. Great parenting does.
How Do I Trust My Non-Verbal Son To A World I Don’t Often Trust?
I don’t have a choice. I must, so I just do.
When People Commend My Patience As A Special Needs Dad
He’s made me a better person, which is the exact person he deserves.
Why I Sometimes Baby My Eleven-Year-Old Special Needs Son (And Always Will)
Today, he’s the perfect version of himself that he can be.
When Other Kids Started Talking, But Mine Didn’t
Kids don’t need words. They just need love.
Remembering How Strangers See My Non-Verbal Son With Autism
This is the first time they are seeing him.
Overcoming The Fear Of having A Non-Verbal Child With Autism
I went from difficult denial to overwhelming acceptance.
Hi Blog! I'm Dad. 
You must be logged in to post a comment.