He has to know how to respect others, to the best of his ability, and interact in a way that can ensure he will never be wanting for his basic needs.
I'm James Guttman, father of two children. One non-verbal with autism and one non stop verbal with attitude. New Posts: Every Monday and Wednesday
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Non-Verbal Attention Seeking and Me
He collapses into me. Like a melodramatic actor from a 1950s stage play, he will fall into my arms while weeping over being denied a loaf of bread he tried to steal from the kitchen.
He Gets It
He used the back of his hand to nudge the iPad back to me. It was his way of saying, “Get out here with that garbage.”
The Wonderful Achievements Of Other Children
That guilt was because I was still learning the difference between hoping and needing. I was hoping my son would speak. As I’ve come to realize though, I didn’t need it.
Sometimes When He Whines
Sensory issues or stimulation have nothing to do with it. This was my kid wanting what he wanted and whining until he got it.
PECS, AAC, and The Ways We Communicate
My son may have never said a word to me, but we have spoken in so many more ways than that.
Happily Sliding Down The Stairs
Those who treat him like he’s capable of anything will get the best him he can be.
They Sent Me To This Meeting
In the end, I’m proud to say, no tables were flipped.
How We Talk About Autism
What followed was a barrage of sad heart emojis mixed with the occasional, “Stay Strong, Mama”.
Calls From My Kid’s School Nurse
This is the exact format of nearly every call. It must be in a handbook.
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