Kai Dickens
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Now we'll hear from Andrew Smith, a non-speaker in Toronto, Canada. His mom, Susan, collected his thoughts, and they asked me to read them, so here we go. Open your mind to the possibility that information, knowledge, and wisdom are acquired through many means and available to us all.
Now we'll hear from Andrew Smith, a non-speaker in Toronto, Canada. His mom, Susan, collected his thoughts, and they asked me to read them, so here we go. Open your mind to the possibility that information, knowledge, and wisdom are acquired through many means and available to us all.
Move away from conventional ways of thinking about non-speaking autistic individuals and towards all that is possible. Be an ambassador. And here's what he wants others to know about his experience. I am here to show others a different way of being, one just of love and of living from that place.
Move away from conventional ways of thinking about non-speaking autistic individuals and towards all that is possible. Be an ambassador. And here's what he wants others to know about his experience. I am here to show others a different way of being, one just of love and of living from that place.
And when asked about his desires for himself and humanity, he answered, quote, consider that this is already underway. Next, we'll turn to Cody and Aaron, who are 14 and 12. Their mom, Monique, sent me their thoughts via their communication partner, Michelle. My first question to them is what they want all of us to do with the information that we've learned thus far.
And when asked about his desires for himself and humanity, he answered, quote, consider that this is already underway. Next, we'll turn to Cody and Aaron, who are 14 and 12. Their mom, Monique, sent me their thoughts via their communication partner, Michelle. My first question to them is what they want all of us to do with the information that we've learned thus far.
Nobody has brought this up yet, and I'm so glad that they did, because our system continually robs parents of hope. They're forced to fight at every turn against schools, medical systems, insurance companies, social services, just to secure the basic supports their children deserve. And when their children age out of school, the fight intensifies.
Nobody has brought this up yet, and I'm so glad that they did, because our system continually robs parents of hope. They're forced to fight at every turn against schools, medical systems, insurance companies, social services, just to secure the basic supports their children deserve. And when their children age out of school, the fight intensifies.
Parents are left to navigate a world with even fewer resources, struggling to care for their adult children while also juggling work. These parents need real, sustainable change. Inclusion of spelling programs in schools, accessible therapies, flexible employment options, and comprehensive adult care services that enable their children to thrive.
Parents are left to navigate a world with even fewer resources, struggling to care for their adult children while also juggling work. These parents need real, sustainable change. Inclusion of spelling programs in schools, accessible therapies, flexible employment options, and comprehensive adult care services that enable their children to thrive.
Parents of non-speakers shouldn't have to choose between caring for their children and meeting their own basic needs. Yes, we have to activate to help the non-speakers, and one of the best ways we can do that is helping the parents too.
Parents of non-speakers shouldn't have to choose between caring for their children and meeting their own basic needs. Yes, we have to activate to help the non-speakers, and one of the best ways we can do that is helping the parents too.
Erin also added a sentiment I've heard a few times.
Erin also added a sentiment I've heard a few times.
Now we're going to move on to highlights from a young man named Nick who lives near Madison, Wisconsin. His mom, Laura, will read his writings. And his first message is...
Now we're going to move on to highlights from a young man named Nick who lives near Madison, Wisconsin. His mom, Laura, will read his writings. And his first message is...
Next, I want to introduce Jackson and his mom, January, who live in Virginia. January collected his spellings, and they asked me to read them. Because there was too much beauty for this one episode, I had to pull out the highlights. But Jackson and January will be back in season two. OK, so from Jackson, quote, Because I don't speak, many people have a belief that I'm not intelligent.