I dropped off my daughter at school today and saw a fellow
autism parent who I hadn't seen in a while. I pointed out how great it was to
see her son sitting calmly and patiently in line, waiting for the teacher. Last
year, he would refuse to wait more that a few moments before wandering off or
having a meltdown.
She was both excited at his progress and relieved that I noticed. It took me a second to understand this relief and then came to the realization that she had no one to share his progress with.
We spoke for a bit on his changes and I watched her go, wondering at how isolated she must feel.
It is because of people like her, amazing parents who feel alone in this daily challenge, that I choose to speak out, advocate, and communicate.
She was both excited at his progress and relieved that I noticed. It took me a second to understand this relief and then came to the realization that she had no one to share his progress with.
We spoke for a bit on his changes and I watched her go, wondering at how isolated she must feel.
It is because of people like her, amazing parents who feel alone in this daily challenge, that I choose to speak out, advocate, and communicate.
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