For the past several months, Micah has been meeting periodically with our pastor Steve Baker to chat about whatever he has on his mind. This would never have been possible before Spelling to Communicate (S2C) opened up the possibility for Micah to clearly communicate. I enjoy listening in on the sessions which are supported by Melody, one of his two
Navigating autism is not a straight path, nor is there a ‘road map’. It’s a winding road of trials, advocacy, discovery, and resilience. Families become translators of their child’s needs, architects of safe spaces, and champions of inclusion. Along the way, they encounter people who listen, neighbors who care, and communities that step up to help meet very real needs.
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Change can be hard for all of us but seems even more so for Micah. During the past month he has been transitioning to a new direct support staff member
I was at a loss about what to write this month, then Micah bailed me out by writing the following answers during his Spelling to Communicate (S2C) session with his
Micah was blessed to attend his third Night to Shine event last weekend with his dear friend, Kim. For those of you who are unfamiliar
The email came from the parent of another adult speller. It included a memo from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services that launched me from
Micah James Lessard
