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Podcast: Autism and Parenting
Episode: Beyond Words
Description: As a parent to an 8-year-old autistic son, every milestone, no matter how small, feels like a monumental achievement. Recently, my son began to speak simple words while this progress is significant, it does not fully encompass his communication capabilities. His ability to communicate extends far beyond verbal expression, encompassing gestures, indications, expressions, and a myriad of other forms of non-verbal communication. This realization has profoundly shaped our approach to parenting and caregiving, creating a world of opportunities and possibilities for him and our entire family.My son’s speech level, characterized by simple words, is just one as...