#70 He's not grumpy, he's non verbal

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I've been meaning to record this episode for a while now, but have yet to feel the need to share this with everyone as its about my little man Roman. The reason why I started my podcast was to break down taboo's surrounding infertility and i keep coming across more and more taboo's as this podcast grows. Roman is now 4 yrs old and is non verbal. I don't really like using the term "non-verbal" as he isn't really. He can say some words, when he wants to and he babbles and is vey expressive all day long. He loves making noises and chatting away to himself. What i find shocking is how some people react when Roman doesn't respond. "Someones grumpy today" seems to be the most common response he gets, to which i always reply "he's not Grumpy, he's non verbal". This then leads to all sorts of diagnosis' from the general public, who don't know me or my son and feel the need to share what they would do. Awkward! Roman is delayed in speech and communication, but he understands everything you say to him and is very aware of energy and really picks up on good vibes. He starts school in September, which is scaring the life out fo me, so i am doing everything i can do, to make sure he has all the help he needs. Please reach out on socials below if you can relate to what i am sharing today, i would love to heard from you.

Much love

Sally x

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