Tag: autistic

Choosing Our Words

Take a moment, think about your words, and then say what’s in your head. Or, even better, don’t.

We spent 20 minutes engrossed in this book he had ignored for years.

It’s adorable but also causes you to make a wincing face while eeking out a pained, “Thank you.”

My life sometimes feels like a rollercoaster. I rise to peaks and fall to valleys.

It’s what autism advocacy truly is. It is what makes me his voice when he can’t express himself.

We may struggle to help our children, but we never struggle to love them

I knew nothing about autism and nothing about being non-verbal. Hell, I knew nothing about having a son.

It’s not about words. It’s about communicating.

No blankies in sight. That’s when he goes on the hunt like Elmer Fudd at Bed, Bath, and Beyond.

I never know what fatherhood surprises are lurking around the corner.