Olivia, on the other hand, was nonspeaking, and although I still tried to tell her about Santa and presents, she seemed to have zero interest in or understanding of them.

Finding Cooper's Voice

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The Elf on the Shelf and the Complex Joys of Autism - Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism

That elf could’ve come to life, danced on Jesse’s head, and he wouldn’t have cared.Most nights, I forgot to move it—not only because I’m lazy but also because he barely noticed its existence.

Finding Cooper's Voice

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To the Keeper of My Son’s Traditions - Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism

To my son’s future caregiver… My son is 14 years old. When he was three he was diagnosed with severe nonverbal autism. We had no idea what the future held. And honestly, we weren’t told much good. When he was 8, I made the decision to walk away from the negativity. The sad predictions. And the people who didn’t believe in him. Or see his strengths. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. His favorite thing to do is to decorate for Christmas. He will help for a bit.…

Finding Cooper's Voice

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The Fears We Share as Parents of Kids with Disabilities - Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism

What keeps you up at night? That was the question asked during a presentation I was giving to the amazing folks who work with children and adults like my son.

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Santa’s Magic in Our Autism Journey - Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism

The Elf on the Shelf and the Complex Joys of Autism - Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism

To the Keeper of My Son’s Traditions - Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism

The Fears We Share as Parents of Kids with Disabilities - Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism

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