Autism Awareness Hawaii

inspired. my son always inspires me. he has autism. although he doesn't communicate the way you or i do, what he has to say is beautiful. he loves music, he can read since he was 14 months old and is 4 now. he reads at about a 3rd grade level now. he learns at an unbelievable rate. his memory is amazing. i often get frustrated because of our communication barrier but he has taught me patience. because of him i am a better person.

i find that i do not pre- judge people like i used to. sad, i know. when i hear a child crying or screaming at a store i never judge the parents. i have had my fair share of meltdowns. people are quick to judge my parenting when my son is over stimulated from his surroundings and the only way he knows how to release is sometimes by yelling. i also wear my son in an ergo on my back. i get mixed reviews from the public but i could really careless. it keeps him not only safe but comfortable. he has horrible sensory issues and when in a crowded place needs a lot of sensory help. carrying him on my back really helps to relieve that stress for the both of us.

anyway i could write a book on our experiences but i will save that for later.