The world might be aware of the term “autism”, they’re not aware of my son and what makes him special.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: non-verbal autism
That Smile Waiting Around The Corner
Nonverbal and in the full throes of a meltdown, he was done with the Waffle House.
No, My Non-Verbal Son Doesn’t “Miss” Me In The Traditional Sense
My quarantine means I will miss my boy’s birthday.
Choosing To Listen
What do you want, bud? Why are you staring at me like that?
Special Needs, Everyday Victories
Nonverbal autism started with nevers before redefining milestones.
I Would Choose My Special Needs Child Over Any Other
Just because someone has the ability to say words, doesn’t mean they should always be speaking.
It’s Hard Work Not Messing Up These Kids
I do it for the world and I do it for them. Messing these kids up just isn’t an option.
My Non-Verbal Son Lives In The Moment, But I Do Not
Everything I do now is so that one day, he can do it on his own.
The Words That Kept Me Content With Being Unhappy
What hurt the most was that I had accepted them.
Non-Verbal, Crossed Signals
We have a lot less of these interactions as time goes on, but they still happen.
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