Faith, Hope, and Love...With Autism

This is the story of a boy who could not talk, but learned to make his thoughts known by spelling on a letterboard and typing. This is his path from silence to communication.

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Thursday, May 16, 2019

My Body's Struggle

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I am autistic and have dyspraxia. That means I have problems making my body move the way I want it to. This is why I have trouble speaking,...

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Monday, March 13, 2017

My Disobedient Body

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My body is like a very disobedient toddler. My mind is like an impatient mother, wanting her unruly child to do what she says. Tonight my d...

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

On Occupational Therapy

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AM writes: I have a question. I am an OT. I work with several young ones like yourself. I have talked to parents about RPM, but they c...

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Starting RPM and the Problem of Automatic Movement

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TF asks: Is it normal for there to be a lot of frustration when starting RPM? My son tried to spell something on the board tonight but...

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Progressing Towards Independence

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By Philip I am progressing towards independence. Learning RPM has changed my life. I am never going back to my old life. I was making no...

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Autistics Deserve a Chance and a Change of Beautiful Heart

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By Graciela Gentle autistics have many feelings talked about in front of them as if they are not present. This must be rec...

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Philip Reyes: Hi my name is Philip. I really like to write about how I experience being autistic. Helping people understand what it is like to be autistic is how I can contribute to the world.

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