A nonverbal child is not a child without thoughts, feelings, humor, intelligence, or love. Communication can look like: 🌱 Eye contact 🌱 Reaching for comfort 🌱 Repeating sounds 🌱 Hand leading 🌱 Smiling 🌱 Avoiding overwhelming spaces 🌱 Sharing favorite objects 🌱 Stimming near trusted people When we stop focusing only on spoken words, we begin to notice the beautiful ways children already communicate every day. Intuition teaches us to listen beyond sound.Children with autism often teach us the same lesson. 💭 Maybe connection was never only about words.Maybe it was always about understanding.

In a world that constantly expects talking, explaining, and masking emotions, there is something powerful about a child who communicates differently. Some children connect through: ✨ Presence ✨ Routine ✨ Touch ✨ Sensory comfort ✨ Shared moments ✨ Emotional safety They remind us that silence is not emptiness. A calm moment rocking together… A smile during a sensory activity… A child bringing you their favorite toy… These moments are communication too. Children with autism can teach us how to slow down, become more observant, and connect through compassion instead of expectation. 💙

Some children with autism feel everything deeply.The energy in a room.The tension in a voice.The calm in a safe person.The overstimulation others may overlook. Before words are even spoken, children can often sense intention, emotion, and emotional safety. This is why regulation matters.Children borrow our energy before they borrow our words. When we slow our breathing, soften our tone, lower our stress, and approach with patience, we create a space where connection becomes possible without pressure. Sometimes healing starts with:✨ Sitting quietly together✨ Matching their pace✨ Respecting their sensory needs✨ Offering calm presence instead of demands Not every connection has to be verbal to be meaningful. 💙

As adults we don’t have all the answers. So why should we expect children to not cry when upset, don’t throw tantrums to show frustration, or just sit and be quiet when they have something to express??? This week has a mental and emotional struggle for me. I got stressed (causing internal pain), I cried, I broke down, I had to rest more than usual and it was all ways of me dealing with my emotions. When I looked back and realized how my reactions to my situation had a negative effect on me I noticed how I could have changed it. I could have stayed present and chose to accept the facts and that I can’t control what’s happening but I can control how I react to it. My spirit, faith, or being is not broken because of it so why should I accept the situation as being “bad”??? I was aware of my situation I chose to accept it as “bad” And I acted out of fear

This week I will be posting a little more about myself… Why I do what I do… my experience with children that have autism… my spiritual side in connection to autism… I will answer any questions or topics you want to touch on… 👀👀👀 Let’s engage, learn, and connect!!! Tell a friend to tell a friend. Carra Cares and wants to be of service. 🥰🥰🥰 Have a great day on purpose!!!😁😁😁