An outburst like that is the last step of his ultimate frustration and he does it only when all other avenues of communication fail him.
A single father shares how being shaped by his nonverbal son and teenage daughter reframed what strength, love, and success really mean.
Tag: special ed
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.”
Cleaning Up His Messes
The box is tossed in front of the front door, the bag is almost completely empty, and, mixed between the pieces, are squashed particles of cereal dust.
A Hundred Miles An Hour
My son turns television watching into an all-out physical event.
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.
Angry, Not Angry
I didn’t get mad at him for an impulse that he obviously couldn’t control in that moment. I wanted to. A voice in my head said, “Yo. Freak out.”
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.
Good Mornings
The things I do for my son aren’t done for his recognition, appreciation, or even attention. They’re done because I love him.
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.
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