Its Christmas time-- and I will not repeat myself but just a reminder that this is very difficult for many of our Autistic kids--- way to much stimulation!!
Lights and scents and crowds and caroling-- Bell ringers and stores that are in dis-aray , Just be aware that this is a time for unusual and unexpected behavior-
I know its hard for us but its even harder for our kids so befor you get frustrated with your babies-- remember they are having a difficult time coping too!
Friday, December 12, 2008
THE PHONE CALL !!!!!
WOW---What an accomplishment
A couple of days ago we gave one of Dakota's classmates a ride home. He left his sweatshirt in the backseat. We went on to a store and when we got back in the car my Mother said "Who's jacket is this?" Before I could even respond --Dakota grabbed my cell phone; searched out his classmates phone number; and when he answered the phone he didnt say hello or how are you B U T He said"Uhhhhhhh you forgot your jacket in our car---and we are gonna bring it back to your house--OK Bye!"
Oh My God--- this kid is not one to talk on the phone--{usually when he is attempting to talk on the phone he will use visual signals--like if someone asks him a questioninstead of verbally responding he will shake or nod his head and he thinks the person on the other end can see it??????}
He just doesnt get the whole concept of conversation--and to watch him intiate and complete this task was amazing----It was like I got to open an early Christmas present!
Again this is another one of those moments where I cannot emphasize how important it is to NEVER GIVE UP Because you just never know when another ray of sunshine will come out!
A couple of days ago we gave one of Dakota's classmates a ride home. He left his sweatshirt in the backseat. We went on to a store and when we got back in the car my Mother said "Who's jacket is this?" Before I could even respond --Dakota grabbed my cell phone; searched out his classmates phone number; and when he answered the phone he didnt say hello or how are you B U T He said"Uhhhhhhh you forgot your jacket in our car---and we are gonna bring it back to your house--OK Bye!"
Oh My God--- this kid is not one to talk on the phone--{usually when he is attempting to talk on the phone he will use visual signals--like if someone asks him a questioninstead of verbally responding he will shake or nod his head and he thinks the person on the other end can see it??????}
He just doesnt get the whole concept of conversation--and to watch him intiate and complete this task was amazing----It was like I got to open an early Christmas present!
Again this is another one of those moments where I cannot emphasize how important it is to NEVER GIVE UP Because you just never know when another ray of sunshine will come out!
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