Last of the forum responses to “What trait of your autistic child would you like to see more of in yourself or in others?”
“He has amazing concentration when he is fascinated with something,” said one parent. “He’s also so funny with this very dry sense of humor that keeps us all rolling.”
The way he is completely uninhibited in his play, in his joy,” said another, “not caring what anyone thinks or how ‘weird’ or ‘different’ he is acting. And, much like the other comments, he is full of life. He lives entirely in the moment and is completely accepting of …read more

Among more responses to the forum question “What trait of your autistic child would you like to see more in yourself or in others?”
“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. …read more

Comments continue to come in to the forum-posted question, “What trait of your autistic child would you like to see more of in yourself or in others?”
“His honesty,” said one respondent.  “The ability to be oblivious to the judgment of others,” said another. “His determination to succeed,” added another. ”The belief that everything is awesome and that the world is a wonderful place (it scares the hell out of me!)”, replied another.
“Absolute acceptance of everyone without regard to age, race, social status or cultural differences!” said another parent. ”Being joy-filled regardless of the situation,” said another. “My son is happy to have …read more

Today’s responses from the forums are to the question: “What trait of your autistic child would you most like to see more in yourself or in others?”
“His genuine smile,” said one respondent. “His innocence,” said another. “Laugh, just because it feels good,” replied a third. “Spend the whole day playing, with no other cares in the world.  View people as strangers only as long as it takes to greet them with a hug, then they are instantly my friends.  Take everyone at face value, no assumption/concept of hidden agendas or ulterior motives. Courage to take people by the hand and …read more