Street meeting

[hazelk]

I was late setting off to work this morning and halfway to the bus stop I spotted younger son coming down the street with his class teacher. Last time this happened he completely freaked. Autists find it difficult to cope when things or people are out of place and he normally doesn't see me during school hours. My first reaction was to hide but it too late for that. But he didn't freak. He just smiled, said "What are you doing mummy?" and carried on his way. Now I feel all proud.

Comments

[aycheb.livejournal.com]

That's very encouraging especially that he's happy. I do worry how the boys will manage when they eventually leave school. They're basically quite bright so I can see them working through the remaining language problems but they would need an understanding boss if they ever got jobs. They've no artistic talent, they take after me there, but they love to dance and tell jokes.

[ninerva.livejournal.com]

There is a lot more awareness now than there ever was. I don't think Asbergers was even seen as different back when my cousin was at school. He went to a main stream school, but was considered different in an undefinable way. As it happens my friend is working for the National Autistic Society and since she started in the field there is a lot more going on to help with developing social skills in adulthood. Did you know Patrick Moore has asbergers? as do lots of top people in their fields. Your boys have a bright future ahead of them. I've no doubt they will be very happy and very acomplished in whatever field they choose.