Autism isn’t about fitting a different mental age. It’s about being your own person.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
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Parenting a Growing Giant: Handling My Non-Verbal Son’s Physical Growth
I miss the days when I could just spin him back out of the kitchen.
The Year My Non-Verbal Son Will Speak His First Word – Or Not, And That’s Okay
I no longer set deadlines in my mind for him to speak.
Why My Son With Autism Doesn’t Care About Gifts And What It Taught Me About Giving
Although he’s non-verbal, Lucas is far from silent.
Understanding and Supporting My Child With Autism’s Stimming Behaviors
Although he’s non-verbal, Lucas is far from silent.
The Misconceptions I Had About Special Needs Parenting Before Lucas
Behind every struggle is a bond you can’t imagine and victories you might never notice.
Protecting Lucas: What I’ve Learned About Love and Advocacy
Support systems aren’t guaranteed.
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.
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