People hear that my son Lucas is nonverbal with autism and usually ask the same question: “How do you understand each other?”

The truth is, I understand him better than I understand almost anyone else.

This week, I talk about the strange honesty that comes with raising a child who doesn’t hide what he wants, doesn’t play social games, and communicates in ways that are often clearer than words. From Lucas launching himself upstairs the second I finally say “okay, go,” to the trust we’ve built around food, waiting, routines, and emotional regulation, this episode is about the kind of understanding that grows when two people truly learn each other.

I also talk about communication devices, gestures, impulse control, and why I think a lot of the online conversation around autism misses the humanity of kids like Lucas completely.

Most of all, this episode is about trust, authenticity, and why my relationship with my son is one of the greatest parts of my life.

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