136: Autism & Apraxia Hid His Brilliant Mind

For 31 years, Lori Rogers believed her non-speaking son with autism couldn't fully express what was inside his mind and searched for ways to bring her little boy back. Then one communication tool changed everything. In this inspiring conversation, Lori shares how Spelling to Communicate unlocked her son Craig's voice, revealing his intelligence, brilliance, wisdom, deep faith, and the life-changing lessons he's taught their family about love, patience, and seeing the humanity in every person. Whether you're a parent, educator, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to better understand autism, this conversation will leave you encouraged and challenged to see others through a new lens. Lori Rogers LINKS: Documentary - “The Spellers Movie”: https://youtu.be/8h1rcLyznK0?si=H13LQ-Y6hK95Z_ac Website: PositiveActivity.net www.Spellers.com International Association for Spelling to Communicate (I-ASC); https://i-asc.org/new-nonspeakers-families/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22530303505&gbraid=0AAAAACQJ-Pp9B6T6vHOlp355TVspB6OA9&gclid=CjwKCAjwpefSBhBvEiwAzyEtZ2aZ4bhyIJHHG_jvHCXCvj2zN59bHIkFrpi5odc4QGKaTxYKyg-g6hoCamoQAvD_BwE Lisa Roers's LINKS: Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/