Changed by Faith: The Journey from Certainty to Openness

About this episode

J. Brad Britton discusses his experiences with autism and parenting through the lens of his book and his son Sam's journey.

On the Unspecial podcast, the host interviews J. Brad Britton about his book Real Words with Sam and themes of potential, autism, and daily life with his nonspeaking son Sam (turning 25). Britton describes a “Day in the Life” section written backward from Sam’s bedtime prayer, and heavier chapters about his wife Paulette’s caregiving. They discuss dad support in marriage, with Britton saying he would give more hugs, listen more, and avoid staying busy to escape; he shares a lesson from Paulette about wanting to be held. In rapid-fire, Sam is described as “loud,” and Britton says people should stop assuming autism is a learning disorder, emphasizing dyspraxia/apraxia and “presume competence,” including spelling as communication and masking. Faith, purpose, and full-body listening are highlighted, along with how Sam’s spelling changed Britton’s perspective, memories, and sense of calling. Visit our website: www.unspecialllc.com #specialed #podcast #unspecial #specialneedsjourney #specialneedskids 👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: / unspecialllc 👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey…

People in this episode

Host: UNspecial LLC

Guest: J. Brad Britton

Topics covered

• autism
• parenting
• faith
• caregiving
• communication
• support

Keywords

• autism
• parenting
• faith
• communication
• caregiving
• dyspraxia
• apraxia

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