Real Words With Sam: A Father and Son Navigate Autism, Apraxia, and Unexpected Intelligence

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Author: J. Brad Britton

Title: Real Words With Sam: A Father and Son Navigate Autism, Apraxia, and Unexpected Intelligence

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 200

Release Date: 2026-03-24

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What if understanding isn't the problem-being heard is?

Real Words With Sam tells the true story of a father who, after two decades, discovers that his autistic son has been fully aware, perceptive, and engaged all along. Through spelled communication, Sam's inner voice emerges, revealing insight, humor, and emotional depth that challenge long-standing assumptions about disability and intelligence. What many experts labeled as "behaviors" and a "learning disorder" is actually apraxia-a condition affecting output, not input or understanding.

Father and son move beyond managing autism toward building a relationship rooted in mutual respect and curiosity. Deeply vulnerable, raw, and humble, this is both an intimate father-son story and an invitation to rethink how we define communication, competence, and connection-and to ask how many other voices may be waiting to be heard.

EAN: 9781962074292

Package Dimensions: height: 216 mm, length: 140 mm, width: 12 mm, weight: 236 g

Languages: en

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