For parents of children who have little to no verbal communication, our biggest worry is how our children are treated when we are not around.

I drop him off at school looking for his reaction at being there to gauge his desire to attend. I don’t know if he likes being there or not. I don’t know what he’s learning or IF he’s learning. I don’t know if he’s being bullied or has any friends or is completely miserable.

I hear stories about bullies and awful teachers and abuse, and it fills me with fear. I pick up Jonah every day looking for possible bruises or unusual personality/mood swings, because I just DON’T know.

We rely on you, teachers. We depend on you, teachers.

Please.

Be honest with us. Be open with us.

And above all else, keep our children safe.