He’s my son. I made him. He’s a part of me. Any good I do for him, I do for myself.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: autism community
How My Non-Verbal Son Reminds Me To Be Happy
It”s rare that I leave an interaction with him without smiling a little bit more than when I went in.
Saying Autism Out Loud
It wasn’t a secret word anymore. Soon it was just another aspect of our lives and categorized along with all of the other quirks in our family.
Waiting For Everything To Be Fine
When my son was very young and newly diagnosed with Autism, everyone was sure he would be “just fine”.
How I Used To See Autism
My concern, as insane as it was, was that maybe by accepting it, I was pushing him towards a future that wasn’t his. I was convinced of it.
Autism To Me, Autism To You
It’s an individual situation that sees individual advancements for individuals who have it. There are no generalities.
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