@justonthespectrum: “Mom.” It’s a word so many of us hold our breath for… for years. I know that kind of waiting. But what we often forget is… our children are waiting too. They carry that word in their hearts, waiting for the moment their body, their voice, or their hands can finally express it. And the truth is… some may never be able to say it. Some parents may never hear it. So when it does come, whether it’s a sound, a sign, an approximation, or a glance that says it all… it means everything. And I hope you know: There’s so much love, even in the silence. 💛 #heartwarming #heartfelt #parenting #autism #AutismParenting #communication #inspiration #motivation #nonspeaking #nonverbal #signlanguage #ASL #autismawareness