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Waiting For Everything To Be Fine

When my son was very young and newly diagnosed with Autism, everyone was sure he would be “just fine”.

It’s an individual situation that sees individual advancements for individuals who have it. There are no generalities.

This isn’t a milestone that works in the form of a soundbite. It requires a backstory and explanation, but it’s truly a major achievement.

Whether someone can respond in the traditional sense or not, it doesn’t affect the vital role that the people who love them play in their lives.

The moment you’d let your guard down, he would take off across the yard. The next thing you know, you’re tackling a preschooler on your front lawn.

Autism spectrum or not, every kid wants to have fun. It just takes time figure out how to make that happen.

For many, my son having “special needs” means focusing on the things he can’t do. It overshadows many of the powerful things he can.