If you are the parent of a nonspeaker or an unreliable speaker, you probably know what it feels like to carry a thousand questions in your heart.
You may look at your child and know, deep down, that there is so much more inside than the world sees. You may sense their intelligence, their humor, their sensitivity, their spirit. And yet there are still moments when you wish you had more support, more peace, more clarity, and more help from heaven.
Today I want to talk to you about one of the tools that has blessed my life in a big way: asking for angels.
This is not something I talk about lightly. It is something I have learned through prayer, through experience, and through many moments where I truly needed help. Over time, I have come to know that angels are real, that they are loving, and that they are much more involved in our lives than we sometimes realize. I also believe many of them are waiting to help us, but often we simply forget to ask.
For parents of autistic kids, especially parents of nonspeakers and unreliable speakers, this can become such a comforting practice. When you feel stretched thin, when your child is struggling, when communication feels hard, when you are carrying worries nobody else quite understands, asking God to send angels can bring support, peace, and sometimes even very specific help.
Why Parents of Autistic Kids Need More Support Than Most People Realize
If you are raising an autistic child, you already know this journey asks a lot of you.
And if you are raising a nonspeaker or unreliable speaker, the emotional load can feel even heavier.
You are trying to interpret needs.
You are trying to stay regulated.
You are trying to advocate.
You are trying to trust your instincts.
You are trying to hold onto hope when other people do not see what you see.
You may be doing therapies, researching tools, learning communication methods, supporting the nervous system, managing school issues, and trying to keep your own heart afloat at the same time.
That is a lot.
And that is one reason I love talking about angels. Because sometimes we do not need one more complicated system. Sometimes we need simple, sacred support. We need a way to remember that we are not doing this alone.
Nonspeakers and Unreliable Speakers Deserve to Be Surrounded by Love and Support
One thing I know in my bones is this: nonspeakers and unreliable speakers have so much going on inside.
They are worthy of respect.
They are worthy of support.
They are worthy of being truly seen.
And honestly, their parents are too.
Parents of nonspeakers often become the bridge between two worlds. You are trying to support your child in this world while also holding onto the deeper truth that your child is more than any outward limitation. That kind of parenting requires faith. It requires energy. It requires spiritual stamina.
Sometimes when I talk to parents of autistic kids, I can feel how exhausted they are. Because carrying the invisible weight of all of this can be so much.
That is where asking for angels can become a beautiful daily practice.
What I Mean When I Talk About Angels
When I say angels, I am talking about heavenly help sent by God.
I do not pray to angels directly. I pray to God and ask Him to send angels. That matters to me. It keeps things simple, grounded, and safe. I see angels as helpers, messengers, protectors, encouragers, and supporters who work under God’s direction. That idea has shaped the way I ask for help and the way I teach others to ask too.
Over the years, I have learned something that has been really powerful for me:
Specific is terrific.
Instead of only praying, “Please help,” I often pray something more specific, like:
“Please send the best available angels to help my child today.”
“Please send angels to help me stay calm and grounded.”
“Please send angels to help with protection, communication, healing, or peace.”
That kind of prayer has changed things for me.
How I First Learned to Start Asking for Angels
Since I was a child I thought angels were a thing. I had heard about them in books. I believed they existed. But for a long time, I did not really understand how to access that help in a real and practical way.
Then I began hearing other people share experiences with angels. Their stories opened my mind. I started to realize this was not just a vague idea. This was a real form of support available to us.
So I started experimenting in small ways.
I began praying for help with ordinary things. Cooking. Driving. Shopping. Stressful situations. I would ask God to send the best available angels for what I needed.
And the more I did that, the more I noticed a shift.
Not always in some huge dramatic way.
Sometimes it was just more peace.
More clarity.
More confidence.
More calm.
And honestly, that matters.
Because if you are the parent of a nonspeaker or unreliable speaker, sometimes peace is the miracle. Sometimes calm is the miracle. Sometimes being able to stay steady in the middle of uncertainty is exactly the support you need.
A Story That Changed Everything for Me About Angels
There was one experience in my life that opened my eyes in a much bigger way.
My son Devon was sixteen. We believed he was on a scout campout. But what we later found out was that he had gone to Mexico without us knowing, and he ended up in a very dangerous situation.
Earlier that day, before I knew any of that, I felt prompted to pray for him. As I prayed, I had a very unsettling feeling that he was surrounded by evil. I did not understand it. There was no way to reach him where he was camping.
So I prayed again.
And then I prayed a third time, very specifically asking God to send angels to protect him and help him see what he needed to see to stay safe.
After that prayer, I felt peace.
Later, when the whole story unfolded, it became clear that he had been in serious danger (he had snuck down to Mexico and had been kidnapped) and had escaped in a miraculous way. In the days after, I felt very strongly that an angel had been with him and that my asking had mattered. That experience changed me. It taught me to trust more deeply in God’s protective power and to teach others to ask for angels too.
Now, not every parent of autistic kids will have a story that dramatic. But that is not the point.
The point is this: heaven’s help is real.
How Asking for Angels Can Help Parents of Nonspeakers and Unreliable Speakers
You may be wondering, what does this actually look like in daily life?
Here are some simple ways parents of nonspeakers and unreliable speakers might ask for angels:
Ask for angels before a hard day
If your child is dysregulated, if you have an IEP meeting, if you are going into a therapy appointment, or if you just woke up with a heavy heart, pause and pray:
“God, please send the best available angels to attend us today.”
Ask for angels to help you stay grounded
Sometimes your child’s nervous system needs your regulated presence more than anything else. If you are feeling overwhelmed, that is not failure. It just means you need support too.
Pray:
“Please send angels to help me stay calm, steady, and connected.”
Ask for angels to help your child feel safe
Nonspeakers and unreliable speakers often carry so much in their bodies. So much sensory input. So much effort. So much unseen stress.
Pray:
“Please send angels to surround my child with peace, protection, and comfort.”
Ask for angels to support communication
When communication feels blocked, confusing, or emotionally charged, ask for help.
Pray:
“Please send angels to support connection and communication between me and my child.”
Ask for angels in the small things
This is one of my favorite parts. You do not have to save this only for emergencies.
You can ask for:
driving angels
sleep angels
appointment angels
healing angels
school angels
shopping angels
staying healthy angels
The more natural it becomes, the more supported life can feel.
Angels, Peace, and the Parents of Autistic Kids Who Need a Gentle Way Forward
I think one reason this matters so much is because many parents of autistic kids are tired of feeling like everything has to be hard.
They are tired of overcomplicating.
Tired of being in constant vigilance.
Tired of trying to hold everything together on their own.
Asking for angels is simple.
It is not about perfection.
It is not about having some grand spiritual gift.
It is not about doing it the “right” way.
It is about remembering that God’s help can meet us in very ordinary moments.
And sometimes that is the miracle. Not that everything suddenly changes, but that you feel held while you walk through it.
Can You Learn to Sense Angels Too?
I believe many people can grow in their ability to sense heavenly help.
That does not have to mean seeing angels with your physical eyes. In fact, that was not what I wanted. What I asked for was more like this:
eyes to see what God wanted me to see
ears to hear what God wanted me to hear
a heart to feel what God wanted me to feel
That kind of prayer has been meaningful to me. Over time, I have felt more aware of spiritual support and more open to noticing it. Sometimes it comes as peace. Sometimes as insight. Sometimes as timing. Sometimes as what I call an alert notification.
Feathers, Reminders, and Little Alert Notifications
One of the things I eventually prayed for was a simple reminder or alert that angels were near or that I needed to ask for help.
For me, the impression came to use feathers.
And ever since then, feathers have shown up in the funniest and sweetest ways. Not because I am chasing signs, but because they have become a little reminder to pause, pray, and remember I am not alone.
When I see one, I might ask:
Do I need to ask for angels right now?
Do I need to send a prayer for someone else?
Do I just need to say thank you?
That little practice has blessed me in such a tender way.
A Gentle Practice for Parents of Nonspeakers and Unreliable Speakers
If this is new to you, keep it simple.
Here is a gentle starting place:
1. Start your day with one small prayer
“God, please send the best available angels to help me and my child today.”
2. Be specific when you need help
Ask for protection, calm, communication, health, rest, or whatever fits the moment.
3. Ask for help noticing
“Please help me recognize your support.”
4. Express gratitude
Say thank you, even for the small things.
5. Notice what shifts
Maybe your child settles faster.
Maybe you feel calmer.
Maybe an answer comes.
Maybe you simply feel less alone.
That matters.
Why This Matters So Much for Parents of Autistic Kids
Parents of autistic kids often become incredibly skilled at doing, managing, advocating, and carrying.
But sometimes the deepest support comes in learning how to receive.
Receive peace.
Receive comfort.
Receive help.
Receive heavenly support.
If you are raising a nonspeaker or unreliable speaker, you are already doing sacred work. You are loving someone the world most likely misunderstands. You are holding hope. You are often seeing beneath the surface. And that kind of parenting deserves support from both earth and heaven.
You do not have to carry it all by yourself.
Final Encouragement for Parents of Nonspeakers, Unreliable Speakers, and Parents of Autistic Kids
Today I just want to remind you:
You are not alone.
Your child is not alone.
Help is available.
Heaven cares about the details.
Angels are not just for rare, dramatic moments. They can be part of ordinary life. They can support your home, your parenting, your peace, your health, your communication, and your courage.
Start small.
Say one prayer.
Ask specifically.
Notice what happens.
Even if all that changes today is that you feel a little more supported, that is a beautiful place to begin.
Sign Up for my Free Angel Class
If this speaks to your heart and you want to learn more about how I ask for angels, how I teach this tool, and how you can begin using it in your own life, I would love to invite you to sign up for my free angel class.
In the class, I share simple ways to begin, examples from my own life, and practical ideas for how to ask for angel help in everyday situations.
If you are a parent of a nonspeaker, an unreliable speaker, or one of the many wonderful parents of autistic kids who could use more peace and support, this class is for you.
Come join me in the free angel class and start practicing this simple, powerful tool for yourself.
You are seen.
You are supported.
And help from heaven may be closer than you think.
