I convinced myself, throwing myself into other forms of communication. But late at night, or at a park or a pool, I’d find myself almost begging for the longing to go away. Hating the sting I felt in my stomach when I heard another child singing a song or telling a never ending story.

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Finding Cooper's Voice

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Autism: When Showing Up Just Isn’t Possible - Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism

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Finding Cooper's Voice

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