Our Story

Child with autism smiling and communicating through eye contact

When our child, Ezra, was diagnosed with nonverbal autism 7 years ago, our world shattered into a thousand questions. We felt lost, adrift in a sea of silence, desperately searching for answers that never seemed to come. Nights turned into days filled with endless research, countless doctor visits, and a relentless ache to understand our child’s world. We longed to hear Ezra’s voice, to know his thoughts, to bridge the gap between his silence and our yearning to connect.

The journey was exhausting, emotionally, mentally, and physically. We cried tears of frustration, of fear, of guilt. Were we doing enough? Could we ever give Ezra the life he deserved? But in the midst of the struggle, something inside us refused to give up. That relentless search for answers, for understanding, for hope, led us here, to the creation of this website.

This space is born from every sleepless night, every small victory, and every moment of love that defied the silence. It’s a testament to the strength of our child, Ezra, who taught us that communication isn’t just about words, it’s about connection, patience, and unconditional love.

We’re here to remind you that you’re not alone. That your child’s silence doesn’t define them, it’s just one part of their incredible story. And that even on the hardest days, there is hope, there is love, there is strength, and there is beauty in the unspoken.

This place is for parents like us who are learning to navigate this uncharted ocean, for caregivers who pour their hearts into every moment, and for anyone who believes that every voice, spoken or unspoken, deserves to be heard.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening, for learning, and for walking this journey with us. Together, we’ll celebrate the quiet victories and show the world that silence can be just as powerful as words.

Our Commitment to Respect and Empowerment

At Silent Wonders, we are deeply committed to fostering respect, understanding, and empowerment for the autism community. In our writing and advocacy, we use identity-first language (e.g., “autistic person”) rather than person-first language (e.g., “person with autism”). This choice reflects the preferences of many within the autism community, who view autism as an integral part of their identity—not a condition to be separated from who they are.

 

We recognize that language is powerful, and our intent is always to honor the diverse perspectives and experiences of autistic individuals. By embracing identity-first language, we aim to celebrate autism as a natural variation of human diversity and to amplify the voices of those who live it every day.

 

If you have feedback or questions about our language choices, we welcome your input. Together, we can create a more inclusive and empowering world for everyone.

 

We believe every voice deserves to be heard—even those who communicate in unique ways. If you or a loved one has experienced life with nonverbal autism, we invite you to share your story.