Most Not Rigid Helps

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STORY OF MY LIFE PT. 31 BY JAKE MCCLINTICK 12/2/19

Really having hope in my not so normal reality. Still have most bad thoughts try to get in my mind, but have most loving, mighty God helping me to most not get stuck.

My reality isn’t hopeless to me anymore. Not having hope is a huge lie. Have love in my heart makes it easier to have exciting thoughts my life.

Hope it the best mind healer. Comes having God’s love  having control my thoughts. Only not God having thoughts to reality not see a good life.

I having easier time facing autism lies. I believe God loves me and most helping me have new thoughts. I am happy to be having better mind loving health.

Jake McClintick is now 24 years old and has been learning to communicate using a letterboard since age 18. Learning the process of using a letterboard through the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) was a gradual process that took several years. We are still working on expanding RPM and Jake’s confidence/skills beyond our “work sessions.” 

Regardless, this low-tech alternative communication system has been an answered prayer for us both. At the age of 22 he began expressing his very personal thoughts and feelings more fluently with me (his mom), and it was his idea to begin writing “The Story of My Life” one day.  This was his 26th entry to that story. He is diagnosed with severe autism as well as intermittent explosive disorder.

He has given me permission to share his story and our conversations. He continually expresses his desire to “find purpose” to his life…I hope his willingness to share will help others learn about this misunderstood condition known as “autism” that has so much to teach us all.