Support systems aren’t guaranteed.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: Autism Spectrum
From His Needs To Ours: Teaching My Non-Verbal Son The Meaning of Urgency
Out of respect for me, he does it.
Life Skills, One Macaroni at a Time
Clean hands? He’d rather dip them in mac and cheese.
Early Lessons About Behavior Made All the Difference for My Non-Verbal Son
Turn your head around and eat your soup, lady.
Finding Calm in the Chaos: My Non-Verbal Son’s Journey Without His iPad
Like an angel sent from Steve Jobs, this device would keep my son smiling, swiping, and off the ground.
Communication Struggles With My Non-Verbal Son You’d Never Guess
I become his personal manservant.
How High Expectations and Positivity Help My Son with Autism Thrive
The experience one has with Lucas is as unique as Lucas himself.
Loving Lucas for Who He Is, Not Who I Feared He’d Be
He’s my son, not the “might-have-beens” or checklists..
It’s Not the Spilled Cheerios That Keep Me Up at Night
I’m not just Lucas’s caretaker. I’m his dad.
Why Imperfect Halloweens Created Perfect Memories with My Non-Verbal Son
You’re creating wonderful memories even when you don’t realize it.
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