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    'The Emily Talk' offers tips for communicating with special needs individuals. First: Be patient

    by Jerry Davich, Chicago Tribune Nov 06, 2019 3 minutes

    Emily Felter leaned into her father's arms with a quick kiss and tight hug.

    Tom Felter Jr. reciprocated with a hug and kiss for his 24-year-old daughter. They stood in front of about two dozen guests at Casa Del Roma banquet center in Valparaiso.

    "Are you going to help people sign in?" Felter asked Emily.

    "No," she replied sharply.

    "OK," he said with a chuckle.

    Welcome to The Emily Talk, where Tom does most of the talking and Emily gets most of the laughs. For several years, they've offered an insightful

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