Public perception of autistic traits
Hi,
husband of DIL back again. At the weekend, a relation was doing a sponsored run and raising money for NAS. My boys went along to support and after boredom kicked in, the "normal" one threw a wobbler which involved shouting, screaming and demanding a balloon. This lasted an hour and my wife was asked by a stranger how long my son had been diagnosed with autism. This was despite my autistic son wearing the "I'm not naughty I've got Autism" t-shirt standing nearby. He was exceptionally well behaved I must add.
This to me highlights the general lack of understanding of what autism can mean. I too have been there and tut-tutted when a child has mis-behaved horrendously on a plane for example. With the knowledge I have gained I can look back and question my emotions. The point being is that making people (ALL teachers would be ideal) aware of autism and its traits would mean a more understanding and probably helpfull reaction. Idealistic I know but one can hope.
Reading a bed time story last night, my son kept mentioning the word "school". As he has just began big normal school I felt dread. I asked "do you want to go to school" and he said yes and smiled. Woohoo - I know he isn't learning much but the fact he is happy and wants to go, is a huge bonus at the moment. Little things like this you tend to grasp and use as a piece of sunshine.
Finally the sun has come out and we are thinking of a few days away on the east coast. Playing on the beach is so soothing for the boys and us parents too. The sea air makes them incredibly hungry and its great to see them eat a lot even if it is holiday food. :-)
Have a good day!!!
husband of DIL back again. At the weekend, a relation was doing a sponsored run and raising money for NAS. My boys went along to support and after boredom kicked in, the "normal" one threw a wobbler which involved shouting, screaming and demanding a balloon. This lasted an hour and my wife was asked by a stranger how long my son had been diagnosed with autism. This was despite my autistic son wearing the "I'm not naughty I've got Autism" t-shirt standing nearby. He was exceptionally well behaved I must add.
This to me highlights the general lack of understanding of what autism can mean. I too have been there and tut-tutted when a child has mis-behaved horrendously on a plane for example. With the knowledge I have gained I can look back and question my emotions. The point being is that making people (ALL teachers would be ideal) aware of autism and its traits would mean a more understanding and probably helpfull reaction. Idealistic I know but one can hope.
Reading a bed time story last night, my son kept mentioning the word "school". As he has just began big normal school I felt dread. I asked "do you want to go to school" and he said yes and smiled. Woohoo - I know he isn't learning much but the fact he is happy and wants to go, is a huge bonus at the moment. Little things like this you tend to grasp and use as a piece of sunshine.
Finally the sun has come out and we are thinking of a few days away on the east coast. Playing on the beach is so soothing for the boys and us parents too. The sea air makes them incredibly hungry and its great to see them eat a lot even if it is holiday food. :-)
Have a good day!!!
posted by Parent at
9:14 AM
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Hi I have just discovered your blog and wanted to say thanks. I work in a primary and am doing an autism course which is why I was looking for info. It is really helpful to see things from the parent's side. I will let the rest of my course/colleagues know tomorrow.
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Anonymous, at 10:25 PM
Hi, How is your little one getting on at school? I can sort of sympathise with your previous post - we are just settling twin boys into the classroom who have GLD and are autists with 1-1 fulltime. They are joining 3 children with Aspergers, and several with Recieved Language problems of less than 5 years old. I'm not in a special school though, it's just the way this years y3/4 children are. And that's ok. I'm glad I've found your blog though (via the NAS site) as I shall look forward to reading it and gaining a better understanding of the situation.
And I wouldn't have left this as an anonyous comment, but I can't remember the password to my account for some reason! Take care, Sarah
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Anonymous, at 7:14 AM
Sarah,
thanks for the kind words!! Its great to know the blog is read and you are making a big effort to understand the autism way so to speak. Good luck with the twins. It looks like you will be very busy.
To the (lady/man?) person doing an autism course, thankyou too. I hope your course is really interesting and feel free if you have any questions or comments.
Have a good day!!
The author of the blog. : - )
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Parent, at 1:39 PM
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