Comments on: Thanks to Autistic Adults

By: Guilty Secret

Guilty Secret — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:38:00 +0000

Thanks to you. What an enlightening post! You're learning all the time, eh? And you're doing a great job

By: storyteller

storyteller — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:49:00 +0000

I read somewhere that serenity is "peace in the midst of a storm" and that's what you demonstrated yesterday in the park with your son. If others watching would judge you poorly for your actions, shame on them. I'm glad to know your adult austistic friends have helped you develop wisdom to be present with your son and share your strength when his wavers, and I'm relieved to know his injuries aren't serious.
Hugs and blessings,

By: sKILLz

sKILLz — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:29:00 +0000

I'm glad that everything is ok and nothing is wrong with his knee or ankle.
I think you handled it very well. Good for you !

By: vicariousrising

vicariousrising — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:55:00 +0000

This made me smile and think of my husband. I often ask him if he's run out of words. Sometimes I can't even get an affirming nod out of him. Waiting it all out usually is the best bet. I wonder if I should try putting pressure on his head.

...although I imagine I might get a little over enthusiastic about it if I were in the wrong mood.

Wonderful post. People have a hard time understanding what is actually loving parenting for special needs kids. Mine has ADHD and also some major food allergies... some people act like we're evil for not allowing Snickers bars and limiting his caffeine intake and for medicating him. But a mother's gut knows when her child is suffering and when she is soothing. Or at least we keep trying until something works.

By: One Wacky Mom

One Wacky Mom — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:07:00 +0000

You rendered me speechless with this story. Thank you for making my day my friend!

By: Kellee

Kellee — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:48:00 +0000

LOVE what Karen said but want to "one up" it...a GREAT mom knows when to listen.

Thanks for the example...

By: indistinct

indistinct — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:25:00 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing that bit of your life. Your patience must be hard earned!

By: Shelli

Shelli — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:12:00 +0000

This really touched me. You're a good mom.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:46:00 +0000

A good mom knows how to listen.

By: Sunshine Morningstar

Sunshine Morningstar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:09:00 +0000

You amaze me!