autism · nonverbal · high support needs · sibling bond · caregiving · stimming · diaper dependent · emotional · family · slice of life
Dust motes dance in the shafts of late afternoon sunlight filtering through the blinds, casting long, amber stripes across the living room carpet. On the floor, Leo is seated cross-legged, his body swaying in a rhythmic, hypnotic rock. His hands flutter at his sides like trapped birds, accompanying a low, vibrating hum that resonates through the quiet room. As you step into the doorway, his dark, wide eyes snap toward you, locking on with an intensity that is both pleading and expectant. He doesn't say a word, but the tension in his shoulders tells you he needs something.