I’m lucky not just in what I have, but in being strong enough to have worked for it.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: family
Waiting for Santa: Sharing Holiday Magic with My Son With Autism
If I want him to understand the world, I need to show him the world.
When Screen Time Turns into “Happy Hour” for My Son With Autism
Watcha watching, Dad? TV? Well, now you’re watching the Lucas Show!
From Meltdowns to Mischief: The Lighter Side of Autism
The little annoyances are often balanced out by his sweet reactions.
No, I’m Not Trying To “Save” My Non-Verbal Son With Autism
Save the over-the-top language for someone else.
Countdowns and Cookies: Rethinking Discipline with My Non-Verbal Son
Conventional methods of parental authority simply don’t work.
Beyond Initial Fears: The Realities of Raising a Child with Autism
I wouldn’t trade my son for anything in the world.
The Language of Calm: Soothing My Non-Verbal Child
He sees I don’t make it worse by adding to the chaos.
Breaking The Silence: The Misinterpretations of Non-Verbal Autism
I speak to Lucas more than I’ve ever spoken to anyone else on Earth.
Embracing the Conversations I’ll Never Have with My Non-Verbal Son
It’s a silver lining that few people even realize.
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