BAXTER and The Golly Whopper - Why Can't I Speak?

BAXTER and The Golly Whopper - Why Can't I Speak?

Why can’t I speak like everyone else? Baxter states in his mind. In his first written story, “Baxter and the Golly Whopper – Why Can’t I Speak?”, by author Baxter Wilson-Rul, Baxter is six years old living with nonverbal autism. He feels invisible and misunderstood since he cannot form any words. Baxter wants to be seen and heard but how can he amend his voice? His marvelous magical friend, the Golly Whopper, creates beauty in Baxter’s life and tries to help his young amazing friend find his voice. This is Baxter’s first Children’s Book he wrote that will be part of “Baxter and the Golly Whopper Book Series” based on his life struggles and challenges living with autism. More marvelous amazing stories to come soon! Nonspeaking autism has beauty and challenges and can feel lonely. As human beings we all valiantly want to be heard and understood. Baxter hopes his story inspires and helps more people understand that autism is different in each person generating amazing keen insight in our beautiful uniqueness. Baxter’s personal story about his autism can be a wonderful educational read-aloud book that can be used in the classroom setting and it can also help family and friends understand more about autism. His heartwarming inspiring story is great for all ages!