Episode 7: Non-Speaking Doesn’t Mean Non-Thinking

Michelle Del Rosario holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton, and is the parent of three adult children, including her youngest son, William, who has autism, is non-speaking, and a multi-modal communicator. Michelle is passionate about parent education and supporting multi-modal communication while presuming competence. By sharing her family’s journey, she has become a trusted parent mentor and advocate within the disability community, demonstrating that non-speaking does not mean non-thinking. She serves as the Adult Program Coordinator with The Autism Community in Action (TACA), helping families take action, find hope, and build brighter futures for their loved ones.Show notes:TACA’s Create A Plan worksheet - https://secure.everyaction.com/torz4tgYdEK_8wh6AzkXKg2TACA’s Article on Mitochondrial Dysfunction: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/autism-and-mitochondrial-function/ TACA’s article on Seizures - https://tacanow.org/family-resources/seizures/ TACA’s article on Independent Assessments – https://tacanow.org/family-resources/independent-assessments/ TACA’S article on Speech Issues in Autism: Introduction - https://tacanow.org/family-resources/speech-issues-in-autism-introduction/ TACA’s article on Medical Causes of Speech Issues in Autism -https://tacanow.org/family-resources/medical-causes-of-speech-issues-in-autism/ TACA’s article on Therapeutic and Communication Options for Speech Issues in Autism– https://tacanow.org/family-resources/therapeutic-and-communication-options-for-speech-issues-in-autism/ TACA’s article on Obtaining Funding for an AAC Device - https://tacanow.org/family-resources/obtaining-funding-for-an-aac-device/Virtual Events: https://tacanow.org/what-we-do/virtual-events/