Nonverbal means exactly what it sounds like; it refers to a person who is “not verbal,” meaning he/she does not produce verbal speech. Over time, this term has slightly twisted from its original and literal meaning and has come to hold a lot of misconceptions. Today I want to tackle some of these misbeliefs by sharing 3 things that nonverbal does not mean…
Read MoreThe diagnosis of autism refers to an expansive spectrum, which is important to recognize. A person on one end of the spectrum may look vastly different from a person on the other end of the spectrum, even though these two people carry the same diagnosis.
Read MoreDisney+ has been all the rage over the past few weeks and Float was nothing short of pure magic. Written, directed and produced by Bobby Rubio, this short film will touch you in ways you didn’t know possible. Based off of Rubio’s own relationship with his son, Float is a beautiful metaphor for autism, but will touch anyone affected by different needs.
Read MoreThe holidays are quickly approaching and I have come up with a list of ten gift ideas for a child with sensory needs. So often, we associate sensory needs with autism, but children with many other diagnoses may have sensory processing difficulties, too. I hope this list helps you find a meaningful gift for a child in your life with special needs!
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