Tag: autism parenting

How I Thought Raising A Child With Autism Would Be

The scariest part was never about what he would or wouldn’t do.

One day, maybe he’ll be able to tell me, “Yo. Put me down.”

We’re not supposed to talk about these moments. We’re supposed to pretend they don’t happen and hide them behind our shiny social media accounts.

Forever. No thought. Not even a question. All real parents would say the same.

My non-verbal son’s skill set stretches far beyond what any one person sees. It’s my job, as his advocate, to accept that.

My non-verbal boy can sling snark with the best of them. He just expresses it in more creative ways.

“Hop up on the scale for me buddy.” That’s when the gates of hell open.

Stimming doesn’t give a child Autism. In fact, “stimming” isn’t even exclusive to Autism.

It’s like living in an Adam Sandler movie.

Kids aren’t all or nothing. Neither is Autism.