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For as long as I can remember, people have tried to fit me into neat little boxes labels that never quite matched how I actually felt When I was a kid, adults would say things like, “You’re just shy, you’ll grow out of it.” But what they didn’t see was how I’d lie awake at night, replaying every word I’d said, worried I’d missed some hidden rule everyone else seemed to know. As a teenager, I’d hear, “You’re so blunt it’s refreshing!” But behind the laughs, I was quietly exhausted, trying to keep

When the sun sets, our son's voice becomes the soundtrack of our home. He doesn't speak in conventional sentences, but his unique language fills every corner with life. He repeats sounds, phrases, or even the last word he heard on his favourite TV show. Sometimes, it's just a jubilant string of syllables that dance in the air. It's a symphony that's loud, rhythmic, and beautifully unpredictable. At first, I didn't understand this melody. I tried to quiet him, worried about the whispers from the

My Kind of Beautiful Isn’t Always Seen — But It’s Real. Today, I want to talk a little about what it’s like living on the deeper end of the spectrum. For people like me, it means needing help with things other people don’t even think about. Sometimes I need someone to help me get dressed, or eat, or just make sure I’m safe. I don’t always speak out loud, but that doesn’t mean I don’t understand or feel things. In fact, sometimes I feel them even more deeply. When people hear “profound autism,” t

Name of the medical condition and other names that it’s been known by • Profound Autism • Severe Autism • Low-Functioning Autism What is Profound Autism? Profound autism is a term used to describe a severe form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is characterized by significant challenges in communication, social skills, and daily living activities. Individuals with profound autism often have: • Very limited or no speech. • A high level of dependence on others for basic tasks such as eating, d