Speaks: “What trait…” Part III
July 17, 2009 by Jeff Stimpson
Filed under Health
Among more responses to the forum question “What trait of your autistic child would you like to see more in yourself or in others?”
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“Humility,” said one parent. “His honesty, and ability to forgive almost instantly,” said another. “His absolute innocence,” ‘responded one parent, ”trust and faith in the world around him. His honesty, and ability to forgive almost instantly.”
“The ability to think about nothing without being a Zen master,” said one parent. ” When I told my son that Zen masters practice their whole lives to block out the world and think about nothing, he laughs, because it comes naturally to him. Perhaps a new vein of research on autism?”
“I have learned to not sweat the small stuff,” said another. ”My kids find joy in the little things and I have also learned to enjoy these moments. Hearing their laughter is what I enjoy most. I have, probably most importantly, learned not to pay too much attention to what other people think about me and my family. Those that have issues with the behaviors of my boys could not walk 10 feet in my shoes, let alone a lifetime. My boys are my heroes.”
“My son, 25, has the uncanny ability to meet and greet everyone he sees with pure, genuine warmth and caring. He shakes hands, makes eye contact, and draws people in to conversation like flies. He asks continuous questions in a
miriad of ways; always seeking, always learning, never fearful. What gifts he brings to the world and to all whom are blessed to meet him. Emulating him is an honor,” said another parent.
“His exuberance,” said another. “When he is joyful, it is contagious.” Added another parent, “To be absolutely full of energy and life all the time.. My son is so excitable and in the moment, never bogged down by the small stuff.”
