Real Words With Sam: A Father and Son Navigate Autism, Apraxia, and Unexpected Intelligence

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J Brad Britton Sam Britton

Real Words With Sam

Name: Real Words With Sam
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ISBN: 9781962074315

A Father and Son Navigate Autism, Apraxia, and Unexpected Intelligence

J Brad Britton, Sam Britton

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Strongprint Publishing
24 March 2026

Communication studies; Coping with illness; Family & relationships; Advice on parenting

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What if understanding isn't the problem-being heard is?

Real Words With Sam tells the true story of a father who, after two decades, discovers that his autistic son has been fully aware, perceptive, and engaged all along. Through spelled communication, Sam's inner voice emerges, revealing insight, humor, and emotional depth that challenge long-standing assumptions about disability and intelligence. What many experts labeled as ""behaviors"" and a ""learning disorder"" is actually apraxia-a condition affecting output, not input or understanding.

Father and son move beyond managing autism toward building a relationship rooted in mutual respect and curiosity. Deeply vulnerable, raw, and humble, this is both an intimate father-son story and an invitation to rethink how we define communication, competence, and connection-and to ask how many other voices may be waiting to be heard.

By: J Brad Britton, Sam Britton
Imprint: Strongprint Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 381g
ISBN: 9781962074315
ISBN 10: 1962074315
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 24 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active