You say you are broken.Damaged.Unfixable.Confused as to why this life is so hardand how to fix it.How to continue on when the challenge is so great.A mountain in front of you,taller than Everest.Wi…| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
Doing fun things and as awesome as what we did the other night makes me so happy. Inside Voice went on a double decker bus tour of the city of Philadelphia. Never did I know how beautiful our city is. Never did I know the facts they taught us. And never did I know I […]| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
This vacation in our mountain home was exactly what I needed. I am afraid summer is now officially over, but I don’t want it to end. I have enjoyed spending time with my friends and bike ridi…| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
Autism and I are always underestimated and treated like a child, especially by people who don’t know me. I get it! I am a bundle of contradictions. I can read and understand novels like To Kill A Mockingbird, yet I also read Dr. Seuss books. I love watching adult movies and shows with my family, […]| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
Georgetown called, and then he left.Little brother left the nest. Miss him so, his jokes and cracks.Feels lonely now. I want him back. It’s quiet here. I miss his laugh.Might even say he̵…| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
Rising sun. Day begins.Summer starts as our world spins. Chirping birds. Gentle breeze.Flowers bloom and buzzing bees. Playing kids. Riding bikes.Cooling drinks are filled with ice. Happy times. Barbecues.Parties. Swimming. Bathing suits. Tanning skin. Rising heat.Baseball games played in the street. Naps in shade. Ice cream cones.Throwing balls and skimming stones. Sun goes down. Fireworks.Bull […]| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
This past weekend we went to Georgetown for a trip to see my brother’s new apartment. Do we usually have fun when we are together as a family?Yes, but this trip was extra fun. To be known as …| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
My dad.Steadfast and true.Proud as can be.Italian to the core.As smart as they come.Loving and always there for you.Hysterically funny.The man I want to be.One of the best dads in the world. I love you Dad.Happy Father’s Day.From your admiring son.| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
Yesterday we had a block party in my neighborhood. There were over 200 people there and lots of food on tables. Yes, that usually would sound like fun for most people, but for an apraxic nonspeaker like me, it can be a nightmare. I will steal food and eat things I shouldn’t. Doing that is […]| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
This is my latest video about apraxia and how it affects nonspeakers like me, and a lesson on the basics of S2C. Please share with others to create an awareness of nonspeaking autism. Thank you for being an ally!| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
My Mema is dying and all I can think about is death and how sad and final it is. She was an old school Italian immigrant who didn’t understand autism but she loved me fiercely. She lived almo…| The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks
