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Behavior is a Form of Communication

We had had a few moments recently where I have been very strongly reminded that behavior is communication. This picture is Heidi covering my mouth because I was saying something she did not want to hear – someti…
I'll Never Say "Shut up"

The 6 train travels from the top of The Bronx to the tip of the City, through posh and poor neighborhoods. It's part of my daily commute to and from work. Hidden behind dark sunglasses and head bopping to Jay Z, Alic…
Sassy Language

The boy doesn't want to play with me. Doesn't want me around him. Doesn't want me in the same room. He's sassy, but he's using language to sass me, so I'm going along with it. To an extent.
"Be Careful Daddy!"

Those of you who know William know that he talks but he’s at times difficult to understand–okay, much of the time he’s difficult to understand. That is one of the HUGE issues with children with autism&…
His eyes tell his story.

Look in my eyes…and tell me what you see.“ Often I have to wonder if Josh not talking is somehow holding him back. If not now, eventually? Its something that I have thought about and wondered about f…
NTisms: "Speaking" vs. "Greeting"

Sometimes it seems that living in the NT world is a series of puzzles. I listen to what people say, what they do and how they act and it all seems contradictory at times. One of the “NTisms” that I find…
The "Harpo Marx & Ava Connection"

New Year's Eve brings many traditions. Champagne at midnight. The ball dropping in Times Square. Kissing a loved one when the clock strikes twelve. And one of my favorites, a Marx Brothers marathon on TV. I reme…
ASD and being Bilingual

Although I was born here, I spoke Spanish first. My parents wanted me to speak Spanish so I would be able to speak to the family whom some lived in Mexico. It was fine, until I got to school. I was placed in ESL class…
Overcoming Shame

Thirty-seven years ago while raising my son, Brandon, I often found myself stuck in shame, frozen with fear, and paralyzed by pride. I have had private “Why me” parties. I made signs that said, “Unfa…
He Said Something!

Apparently C Spoke! After listening to high pitched oooooo’s and eeeee’s for 21 years I didn’t hear C's first words!! ‘Allegedly’ 1 member of staff heard C say... ‘hello’! No…