Autism: a carpet made my son feel like he was drowning

John-Paul Horsley, or J-Rock, is a founding member of hip-hop collective Big Brovaz. Subscribe to The Guardian ► His son Richard-Michael is autistic and communicates using signs and symbols. He says that without language, it’s sometimes difficult to know what’s upsetting his son – like the time when, as a toddler, Richard Michael appeared to be drowning every time he entered the living room. 6x9 experience solitary confinement ► The Guardian ► http://is