Category: Growing up undiagnosed

autistic culture, Disabled Parenting, Growing up undiagnosed

Non Verbal Communication can Facilicate Speech

Aviva Seigler

One thing that gets said a lot when it comes to autistic children, non verbal communication hinders speech. In my experience, it facilitates speech. When it comes to autistic children, the milestone timeline is different. It is different for every child and should not be compared to a typical child. I have two examples. One… Continue reading Non Verbal Communication can Facilicate Speech

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autistic culture, Growing up undiagnosed

Why saying "no meltdowns" is wrong

Aviva Seigler

  So today I went to the school to donate my son's weighted vest that he had outgrown. Not all insurances cover them. I would be blessed if someone gave one to us. So when I got there, I was waiting for the appropriate staff member to give it to. There as a boy around… Continue reading Why saying "no meltdowns" is wrong