Hearing Kevin's Voice

     Typically, with Kevin, the start of new relationships would start small, and even seem strange or awkward. Kevin would often vocalize or call out for someone, but the inexperienced, untrained listener could not hear the sound, the call of Kevin speaking their own name; this would take time. Getting to know Kevin was always the beginning of a relationship unlike any other. Most of the time people had never met anyone like Kevin in their entire life. It would be hard to hear his voice. Learning how he used his eyes to communicate would be explained to those who appeared sincerely interested. The relationship would take time, patience and courage (on the part of others). Finally, with some reservations, and a few butterflies a few brave souls would pick his hands up, and gently use them. They would stand back and marvel at the wonder of what they had just accomplished. New acquaintances would then find themselves listening closely to each and every sound that he made. They knew that he was speaking, but the words and the voice were not yet clear. 

     Time would pass: sometimes minutes, and sometimes days. Then, suddenly, a new acquaintance would realize that Kevin was speaking to them, calling their name. The primary ingredients for understanding Kevin (learning his voice) were time, desire, and patience.