Mindy Minto, Charlie’s mother, wipes pizza sauce of Charlie’s shoulder during dinner one night. Charlie has echolalia, which means he repeats certain phrases to apply to all scenarios; he often says “popcorn, please” to indicate that he is hungry.
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Delia Minto, 8, Charlie’s sister, plays with Charlie after dinner one evening. Sometimes Charlie may flap his hands or push when excited or anxious, but he never plays aggressively.
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A behavioral therapist guides Charlie’s hand while writing his name. Charlie just wrote his name by himself for the first time in mid-April.
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Charlie plays with his dog, Lola, before dinner. Both of Charlie’s parents have described the two as best friends.
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Kari Hughes, a behavioral therapist, teaches Charlie how to use a zipper during a few minutes of playtime.
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Mindy Minto, Charlie’s mother, helps Charlie put on pajamas after a bath. Charlie sticks to a usual nighttime routine that consists of a bath, some ice cream and a bedtime story.
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Kari Hughes, a behavioral therapist, asks Charlie to point out certain objects pictured on flashcards. His at-home therapy balances between a few minutes of playtime for every five achievements he makes, such as identifying flashcards or completing a puzzle.
(Photo Credit: Shannon Kintner)
