tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post248771397437369875..comments2020-12-12T17:37:16.799-08:00Comments on Questioning Autism: #30 A Question of WordsSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-65766890110899971162010-04-24T06:03:02.061-07:002010-04-24T06:03:02.061-07:00We did recently by one of Tony's teachers.
Sh...We did recently by one of Tony's teachers. <br />She was reading back through his file from it first started and she could not believe how much he has grown and 'improved'. She told us that everything we did and the services we fought for for him really paid off and we did a fabulous job of parenting him. I had tears.tinamariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008040414411118758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-7474658490889234102010-03-22T02:36:55.207-07:002010-03-22T02:36:55.207-07:00Hi Susan,
When finishing up at Kinder, several of...Hi Susan,<br /><br />When finishing up at Kinder, several of the mothers said how rewarding it had been for them and their children to have Liam in the group. It was lovely knowing that they saw Liam's inclusion as a positive experience.<br /><br />A lovely lady at occasional care used to put Liam on the list for the day's childcare even when I haven't rung in time.<br /><br />He also broke something at the entrance to a gift store. I was worried about him hurting himself on the fragments, knocking something else over and finding out how much it cost so I could pay for the damage. The staff were extremely kind and not only told me not to worry about paying for it....they also cleaned up the glass fragments while I kept Liam away. I really did appreciate that thoughtfulness.<br /><br />Hugs, SharonSharon (Stitches on Mars)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06362923463315689802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-57397225552984794182010-02-11T21:27:05.970-08:002010-02-11T21:27:05.970-08:00While shopping at Health Foods unlimited, my daugt...While shopping at Health Foods unlimited, my daugther reached out of a shoping cart and a jar of organic tomato sauce feel onto the floor, I felt that rush of embarrassment. I asked who I should pay for the dammage, the woman working that isle, just waved her hand and kindly told me not to worry about it. It wasn't just that I didn't have to pay for it, but that she didn't eye me as an irresponsable mom. That was kind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8023875857831716336.post-88841544812448349582010-02-10T08:26:40.746-08:002010-02-10T08:26:40.746-08:00Lately, I have had people showering me with offers...Lately, I have had people showering me with offers to babysit. Not just "people," but persons with experience and training with whom I would actually consider leaving my children. That is such a good feeling considering it's a scary thing to think about doing. Our family isn't around here, and I don't want to overburden my friends (although they would never say they feel that way... we go out once a millennium).<br /><br />I think it helps that I am a teacher. My colleagues are extremely sympathetic. I most appreciate when someone with a "neurotypical" child tells me that their kid does what mine is doing. I embrace the "normal" at those moments.JoLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693454713924177306noreply@blogger.com