Episode 237 - More Than Words: Cody's Journey
from Limitless: Blind Beginnings Podcast Hosted by limitlessbb
What happens when a young man who is blind and non-verbal finally gains a reliable way to share his thoughts with the world? In this powerful episode of Limitless, Shawn speaks with Corinne, whose 22-year-old son Cody was born blind with bilateral anophthalmia and later diagnosed with autism. After years of communication approaches that did not work for him, along with professional assumptions that his cognitive abilities were limited, Cody began using a Braille-adapted letter board through the Speller method, revealing his intelligence, humour, patience, emotional insight, and passion for subjects such as chemistry. Corinne shares the emotional journey of watching her son’s world open up, the importance of understanding full-body apraxia and the inspiration that led their family to keep searching for a communication method that worked. This is a fascinating episode you won't want to miss! Show Notes More about the Speller Method https://www.spellers.com/ Spellers Freedom Foundation https://www.spellersfreedomfoundation.org/ 'Spellers' Documentary on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h1rcLyznK0 Blind Beginnings’ mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families through diverse programs, experiences, counseling and peer support, and opportunities to create fulfilling lives. Visit us online at www.blindbeginnings.ca to find out more
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