You are right about how eventually the looks will shift more towards our children than us, mindii. Even worse, the looks will come from their peers. We are fortunate that my daughter is only 30 months old, and basically looks at the whole thing as a challenging "game". For now, she is blissfully unaware. We are starting the whole evaluation by the school system process next month. If a child tries to interact with her right now, she completely ignores them to the point where they look to me for an explanation. I just say " She doesn't understand you honey.". Which has always worked. She used to actually push them. Luckily, they are toddlers as well. Who knows. Hopefully she'll find a little friend like herself. It seems as though ASD kids actually seem to kind of sense each other and get a feeling of being okay. Chelsea has "met" 3 of OTs other kiddos when our therapy ran late and they were next. I have never seen her so interested in other children. She went and sat down next to this one little boy who is her age. They had a great time banging on a mat together. She has always been excited to see him ever since. I hope she will make a connection like that again. Sorry, way off topic! I shouldnt have thought about the school stuff. I dread the thought of kids whispering and laughing at her. But you know, it happens to all of us. I just hope I can get her to understand that, and to be more open-minded than they are. Thanks for the replies. It's always nice to vent to people who get it and understand.  * Acceptance is the cure for autism * |
