My son with Autism turned Raffi from singer to icon in our house.
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: spectrum
How I Thought Raising A Child With Autism Would Be
The scariest part was never about what he would or wouldn’t do.
I Forget How Big He Is
One day, maybe he’ll be able to tell me, “Yo. Put me down.”
Forever, If I Have To
Forever. No thought. Not even a question. All real parents would say the same.
I Didn’t Know He Could Do That
My non-verbal son’s skill set stretches far beyond what any one person sees. It’s my job, as his advocate, to accept that.
Silent Attitude
My non-verbal boy can sling snark with the best of them. He just expresses it in more creative ways.
Fear And Loathing At My Kid’s Pediatrician
“Hop up on the scale for me buddy.” That’s when the gates of hell open.
Letting Him Stim
Stimming doesn’t give a child Autism. In fact, “stimming” isn’t even exclusive to Autism.
Things He’ll Never Always Do
Kids aren’t all or nothing. Neither is Autism.
Not Another Sad Autism Story
It felt like Autism took away so much more than my son’s ability to do certain things. It felt like it would take away my peace, calm, and security as well.
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