The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks

You say you are broken.Damaged.Unfixable.Confused as to why this life is so hardand how to fix it.How to continue on when the challenge is so great.A mountain in front of you,taller than Everest.Wider than the eye can see,and colder than its ice capped peak. I have been there, my friendin a harsh barren land.Feeling lonely… Read more

Doing fun things and as awesome as what we did the other night makes me so happy. Inside Voice went on a double decker bus tour of the city of Philadelphia. Never did I know how beautiful our city is. Never did I know the facts they taught us. And never did I know I… Read more

This vacation in our mountain home was exactly what I needed. I am afraid summer is now officially over, but I don’t want it to end. I have enjoyed spending time with my friends and bike riding in the warm summer air. Having a mom and dad who love to ride bike has made me… Read more

Georgetown called, and then he left.Little brother left the nest. Miss him so, his jokes and cracks.Feels lonely now. I want him back. It’s quiet here. I miss his laugh.Might even say he’s my better half. A brother and a very best friend.No one else I’d rather spend…. the day with. He is guaranteed fun.Oh,… Read more

Rising sun. Day begins.Summer starts as our world spins. Chirping birds. Gentle breeze.Flowers bloom and buzzing bees. Playing kids. Riding bikes.Cooling drinks are filled with ice. Happy times. Barbecues.Parties. Swimming. Bathing suits. Tanning skin. Rising heat.Baseball games played in the street. Naps in shade. Ice cream cones.Throwing balls and skimming stones. Sun goes down. Fireworks.Bull… Read more

This past weekend we went to Georgetown for a trip to see my brother’s new apartment. Do we usually have fun when we are together as a family?Yes, but this trip was extra fun. To be known as the person who holds your family back is not a good feeling. To be known as a… Read more

My dad.Steadfast and true.Proud as can be.Italian to the core.As smart as they come.Loving and always there for you.Hysterically funny.The man I want to be.One of the best dads in the world. I love you Dad.Happy Father’s Day.From your admiring son. Read more

Yesterday we had a block party in my neighborhood. There were over 200 people there and lots of food on tables. Yes, that usually would sound like fun for most people, but for an apraxic nonspeaker like me, it can be a nightmare. I will steal food and eat things I shouldn’t. Doing that is… Read more

This is my latest video about apraxia and how it affects nonspeakers like me, and a lesson on the basics of S2C. Please share with others to create an awareness of nonspeaking autism. Thank you for being an ally! Read more

A strike of a match.A spark and a yellow lightwhich jumps to paper,eating it as it goes.Growing and traveling.The lowly spark turns into dancing ladies.Their dresses swirl and flow in the cool night air,casting shadows like ghouls in the night.Amber light flickers in the dark,growing in intensity.Hisses and pops of wood succumbing to fire’s power.A… Read more

For many years I went without.A life of hardship and of doubtthat I would never be the manand live the life the way I can. So hopeless days turned hopeless nights.And hopeless thoughts turned hopeless frightswere constantly inside my mind.My life was small and so confined. Then God had other plans for me.To be the… Read more

Twinkling bells in baby’s roomplays a soft and soothing tune.As baby grows and music playsit’s rhyming songs that fill the days.How children love to dance with friends.Concerts of the latest trends.Now young adult and marriage vows.Orchestra as walk the aisle.Aging now and loving sothe crooner’s songs that rise and flowback from the days of other… Read more

I am a blessed man. I hope people are not tired of hearing me talk about it, but I love my family so much. Laughing with all of them is my favorite thing to do. Until autism and I could communicate I couldn’t tell them how much they mean to me, but I do now!… Read more

Inside my brain are the most beautiful thoughts, swirling like glorious visions. Poetry of golden sunsets and emerald green forests.Stories of love and inspiration to bring joy to others.Magical tales to tell children. They grow larger and more vibrant inside my autistic brain and long for release, like a river that reaches a dam. I… Read more

I owe a debt of gratitude to a wonderful person….my Aunt Lori. “Auntie” is forever helping me with all of my endeavors. She is the one who has helped me publish all of my books and to produce all of my videos. Aunt Lori and my mom jokingly call themselves “Two Sisters Productions” as we… Read more