🍃 Week 1 Complete: What Bella May Be Trying To Communicate 💜
This week changed the way I look at communication.
For years, I thought communication was mostly about words.
But through Bella, I’m learning that communication can also look like:
💜 Comfort items
💜 Movements
💜 Routines
💜 Choices
💜 Repeated patterns
💜 The little things I almost missed
One of the biggest lessons from this week was realizing that many of the things I once viewed as behaviors were actually forms of communication.
Bella wasn’t changing.
I was learning how to listen differently.
Thank you to everyone who followed along, shared your stories, and learned alongside us this week. Your support means so much to our little community. 💜
✨ Week 1: What Bella May Be Trying To Communicate is officially complete.
✨ Coming Monday:
The Language Beyond Words
We’re going even deeper into the ways autistic children communicate without saying a word.
💜 Learning her world one day at a time.
#WatchBellaBloom #AutismMom #AutismAcceptance #NonverbalAutism #AutismAwareness #SpecialNeedsParent #AutismJourney #Neurodiversity #TheLanguageBeyondWords
Through my personal experience observing Bella, I've come to appreciate how vital it is to broaden our perspective on communication, especially in the context of autism. At first, I focused solely on spoken language, but Bella’s comfort items and repeated patterns taught me that communication often happens in nonverbal ways. For example, I noticed Bella's specific movements and routines were not just habits but messages indicating her feelings, needs, or discomforts. Recognizing these signals helped me respond more compassionately and effectively. This learning journey also revealed how crucial patience and attentive observation are; sometimes, the tiniest choice or repeated action carries significant meaning. Understanding that Bella wasn't changing but that I was learning to listen differently is a profound shift. I realized that tuning into her world on her terms fosters a stronger connection and helps her feel seen and understood. For parents and caregivers on a similar path, I recommend keeping a journal of observed behaviors and trying to interpret what they might communicate rather than dismissing them as mere behaviors. Engaging with communities like #AutismMom, #Neurodiversity, and #AutismAcceptance can provide support and shared wisdom. This approach doesn't just improve communication with nonverbal autistic children; it enriches our relationships with all those who communicate in diverse ways. Embracing the language beyond words opens pathways to deeper empathy, respect, and connection.
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