I know that it’s easy to eyeroll when you read someone says that they were “inspired” by their child’s “courage”. But let’s get serious here for a second…
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean — Featured in HuffPost, Autism Speaks, Yahoo, The Mighty, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Jubilee.
Tag: nonverbal communication
For Friends Who Don’t Have Special Needs Children
I don’t keep a running tally on who has it better or worse between us. That’s not how friendships work.
My Son Doesn’t Suffer From Autism
Every diagnosis doesn’t require grief-stricken language.
My Special Needs Son, My Illogical Guilt
The responsibility I feel has more to do with me than it does with him.
I’m Sorry My Son Drank Your Coffee
An insatiable appetite, nonverbal autism, and surprising cat-like agility,
We All Agree On Bubbles
He wasn’t doing it for us. He was doing it for himself.
Reasons I’m So Protective Of My Child With Autism
Simply put, he’s mine and I’ll watch over him forever.
Time, Patience, and Learning To Communicate
Time has made many interactions I once would have thought impossible possible
You’re Not Doing Anything Wrong
Don’t let anyone heap guilt on you for the sake of their own ego.
Changing My Perception Of Love
You don’t need to have someone playing social volleyball with you to have them in your life
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