Stone’s East Coast Journey: 2 Weeks of Advocacy, Discovery, and Joy

September 23 – October 4, 2025 From September 23 through October 4, my son Stone and I embarked on a truly unforgettable East Coast adventure. What started as a series of advocacy presentations and meetings turned into a profound journey of discovery, connection, and personal triumph – for both of us. From Atlanta to Washington, […]

Let’s Talk About Trauma — And What Non-Speakers Carry

A warm, earth-toned digital graphic featuring a centered quote in a dark serif font. The quote reads: “We don’t lose the joy by acknowledging the pain. We make healing more possible when we do. Let’s celebrate the light—and honor the weight it took to reach it.” Below the quote is the attribution to David Kaufer, followed by the title Let’s Talk About Trauma—and What Non-Speakers Carry in italicized text.

There’s a powerful, necessary celebration that happens when a non-speaking autistic person begins to communicate — especially through methods like Spelling to Communicate (S2C). And rightfully so. We should celebrate the breakthrough. The courage. The brilliance. The connection. But if we stop there — if we act like communication is the finish line — we’re […]