A Child is the Father of man!
I am the father of Avu, a remarkable boy who has taught me more about patience, resilience, and love than I ever thought possible. Avu is autistic, non-communicative yet verbal, and his world is shaped by patterns, rhythms, and the things that bring him comfort—like feeling the wind on his face during bike rides or spinning his chewy to self-regulate. His journey has been anything but typical. Born as the younger of two non-identical twins, we started noticing early on that his development was different from his brother’s. This led us down a path of countless therapies, sleepless nights, and a constant search for the right support system that could help him navigate the world in his own way. Our days have been filled with challenges—whether it was helping him walk, finding ways to ease his distress during haircuts, or simply ensuring he could communicate his needs. Yet, through it all, Avu has shown incredible strength. He has overcome physical hurdles, developed ways to express himse...