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<![CDATA[MOUTH TO HAND LEARNING CENTER - My New Life]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:41:54 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[The Greatest Gala]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:12:18 GMThttps://www.mouthtohandlearning.com/my-new-life/the-greatest-galaThe Gala on Saturday was everything I hoped it would be and more. Friends, family and spellers gathered to celebrate our voices and recognize our accomplishments. The fact that you could hear a pin drop during the presentation was a testament to the collective love in the room, especially for the spellers. It’s easy to stay regulated with so much love and support. I also had a great time saying hello to new and old friends. I love this community and what it represents.

]]><![CDATA[Closing The Gap]]>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:18:27 GMThttps://www.mouthtohandlearning.com/my-new-life/closing-the-gapThe gap between a hateful doctor and Dr. Jo is wide. How can a doctor "do no harm" with an attitude of non-intelligence towards nonspeaking autistic people? It defies logic and, in my opinion, the Hippocratic Oath they take upon entering their profession. Believing in a person is powerful medicine. My attitude about my life is that I have the ability to believe in others, which is the most important gift we can give besides loving each other. The medical community is catching on, because autism affects their families, too. Everyone knows someone with autism, so they are figuring out how smart we are. Now that I get to type my thoughts, I can help change attitudes and raise the consciousness of doctors, instead of them writing us off.

]]><![CDATA[Season Standoff]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:58:50 GMThttps://www.mouthtohandlearning.com/my-new-life/season-standoffToday feels like the first day of spring. The warm temperature and sunshine are a complete contrast to the weather from just one week ago. Last week it was freezing and there was a foot of snow on the ground. Boy oh boy, it's been a crazy winter this year! In like a lion and out like a lamb? The month of March is a wildcard, but I'm crossing fingers that the lamb sticks around!

]]><![CDATA[Rise Above]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:30:06 GMThttps://www.mouthtohandlearning.com/my-new-life/rise-aboveIn life we all have challenges from time to time, which invite us to rise above them and grow from those experiences. For a person with autism, this can be freaking hard. We have to deal with a wide set of challenges, including communication limitations which severely inhibits us from interacting meaningfully with the people in our lives.
Enter spelling! Being able to express my real thoughts and showing what I can learn has removed probably the biggest challenge I have faced. It's a lot of work but it's priceless because now I can talk, learn what I missed in school, write about my life, and look to my future with hope.

]]><![CDATA[Read The Room]]>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:40:54 GMThttps://www.mouthtohandlearning.com/my-new-life/read-the-roomAutism stinks all the time. Having to contend with a noisy mind and a body that does not obey my head is maddening. One thing about autism that is not terrible is that I can feel love in the purest way. I feel emotions all the time. Not just my own, but also those of others. Definitely feeling other people’s emotions is a superpower we have. That means that people can really affect my emotions in the best or worst of ways. I feel so much love with my family. I also feel love from Deborah and Christina. Really be careful and mindful of your emotions when you are with us. It can make all the difference!

]]><![CDATA[Autumn]]>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:48:07 GMThttps://www.mouthtohandlearning.com/my-new-life/autumnAutumn is my favorite season because wildly beautiful colors appear on the trees. It often reminds me of the beginning of the school year. I am not autistic. Too many people do not see me. I am really smart and loving. An idea would be to treat people equally. I tie this idea into autumn because of my experience in school. I was never included in the academics I was capable of learning. I am smarter than anyone ever gave me credit for. They were blind to who I am because I could not talk. Even my family could not see. But my Dad took a chance on me. He is my rock and he loves me, I can feel it. Autumn this year feels different. The colors on the trees are more vibrant than ever because I can talk.

]]><![CDATA[My New Life]]>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:55:55 GMThttps://www.mouthtohandlearning.com/my-new-life/my-new-lifeFor a long time I could not communicate my thoughts. My life was so frustrating. But now I have a real voice! Autism absolutely let my thought trapped. Denied my autonomy my entire life, I have always had to rely to my Dad for everything. He is my hero!

Now that I can communicate with Deborah, I so look forward to learning and much more.

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