Connecting beyond words: A mother's journey into the world of autism
In short: When her son Ivan was diagnosed with autism, Carina Morillo faced a profound silence. This talk explores how she moved past the lack of verbal communication to build a deep, meaningful connection through shared curiosity.
Morillo describes the initial challenge of raising a son who did not speak or respond to spoken words. Rather than viewing this as a barrier, she shifted her approach to find alternative ways of connecting. By adopting a posture of curiosity alongside her son, she learned how to help him thrive in his own unique way.
The talk serves as a personal narrative on neurodiversity, emphasizing that understanding autism requires looking closely rather than looking away. It highlights the importance of adapting communication styles to meet a child's specific needs.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Carina Morillo: To understand autism, don't look away (with English subtitles) | TED
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