Watch: Parents tattoo alphabet letters on their forearms to help their non-verbal autistic son communicate

A heartwarming story has gone viral on social media, showcasing the incredible dedication of a couple to their son, Philip. Philip, who has level 3 autism and speech apraxia, is non-speaking, but his parents' unwavering love and extraordinary efforts to support him, as captured in a video, have been winning hearts everywhere.

The video that's gone viral shows a father helping his son, Philip, who has level 3 autism and speech apraxia, communicate when he's frustrated.?

In the video, the father holds out his hand, which is tattooed with letters. Philip uses these letters to spell out words and express himself.

In another video, the mother is seen doing the same.

For the past four years, Annie Coutinho and her husband have been exploring ways to help Philip communicate more effectively.?

They've been using Alternative and Augmented Communication (AAC) through a tablet and have also focused on teaching him to spell and write using methods like RPM (Rapid Prompting Method) and S2C (Spell to Communicate).?

To make communication even more accessible, they've tattooed the alphabet on their forearms so Philip can easily point to the letters he needs.

What is autism and speech apraxia?

Credit: Unsplash | Representational image

Autism refers to a developmental disorder that affects communication, behavior, and social interactions.

Level 3 Autism is a classification within the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) spectrum which represents the most severe level of autism.?

Speech apraxia is a motor speech disorder that specifically affects the ability to coordinate the movements needed for speech.

How did social media react?

In the comments, viewers expressed deep appreciation for the father's efforts shown in the video.?

Dad Uses Alphabet Tattoo So That His Autistic Son Can Communicate
byu/A_MASSIVE_PERVERT inMadeMeSmile

One user remarked, "This man deserves all the respect. He literally adapts his body to be able to understand his son."

Others noted, "We adapt for the comfort of our children and this father exceeded all my expectations," and "The dad really outdone himself just for his kid. So wholesome."

Well, if only everyone in the world shared this level of empathy, our world would be a much more compassionate and understanding place.

To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.