tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35201711.post5564460683515533979..comments2023-06-01T07:11:00.402-07:00Comments on (Autism Schmatism!) Our life with two boys, one with Autism, one without.: McDonald's for lunch time.KC's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12700599624392874572noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35201711.post-6485577101490145692007-11-21T19:55:00.000-07:002007-11-21T19:55:00.000-07:00Tina, you are such a wonderful mother and so patie...Tina, you are such a wonderful mother and so patient and understanding to the needs of your children and especially good at putting yourself in their shoes. I think that Melissa had a very good point because I do the same by telling others that my son is autistic, it always helps them to be more compassionate and understanding.....people fear what they do not understand. You are a loving mother and it always shows through. We love you guys so much and send you lots of hugs!!!!!Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16566410028761708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35201711.post-51038606734653921242007-11-20T14:33:00.000-07:002007-11-20T14:33:00.000-07:00Hard to remember in the moment (don't I know this)...Hard to remember in the moment (don't I know this), but remember: people stare at things that they don't understand and are trying to figure out. They don't mean to be rude. They just don't understand, especially kids, particularly because KC is such a big boy and exhibiting behaviors that are usually extinguished in toddlerhood. (isn't it so much harder, now that they do this and they're so big?!?) <BR/>It doesn't make it any easier in the moment but at least the mom tried to give you respect and told her son not to stare. I have gotten to the point now where I have no problem telling someone who is staring that my son has autism. It seems to soften their face and creates some sort of an understanding, even if it is pity. At least it isn't rude judgement. We can only change perception one person at a time. I'm actually thinking of buying a necklace or something that I could wear when I'm out with Conor so that people will not even have to wonder/ask. The harsh <I>what kind of parent are you</I> looks wouldn't be on top of whatever meltdown I'm dealing with from Conor. Know what I mean?!?GClef1970https://www.blogger.com/profile/02027258605839422577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35201711.post-23964682235713444292007-11-20T05:49:00.000-07:002007-11-20T05:49:00.000-07:00I wrote awhile back about "the streing and remarki...I wrote awhile back about "the streing and remarking adults"...they are strang aren't they.<BR/><BR/>When I was a kid my mom use to let us roast marshmellows on a fork over the stove. She watched us of course. It was a treat. I would be afraid mine would try when we were not looking so I have not done that with my kids.A Bishops Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07614782576567905819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35201711.post-71312312686780183032007-11-19T22:36:00.000-07:002007-11-19T22:36:00.000-07:00I'm sure the mom told her kid to stop staring at K...I'm sure the mom told her kid to stop staring at KC, that it isn't nice. Which is a good thing to teach kids in my book. <BR/><BR/>XO Rredheadmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821882029097220118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35201711.post-61450400000600312712007-11-19T14:31:00.000-07:002007-11-19T14:31:00.000-07:00All too familiar with roasting marshmallows! Jays...All too familiar with roasting marshmallows! Jaysen roasted a whole bag of them (he won't eat them either), and the rest went into a marshmallow-bowl! Hey, a mom can only eat so many!mommy~dearesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851309941513538983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35201711.post-14154973864273817182007-11-19T03:23:00.000-07:002007-11-19T03:23:00.000-07:00My son does loud screeches to, so i know how it fe...My son does loud screeches to, so i know how it feels when people stare.<BR/>Roasting marshmallows! Sounds like fun!Casdokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497897393162856190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35201711.post-32787090934993700342007-11-18T21:09:00.000-07:002007-11-18T21:09:00.000-07:00It sounds like your have good days. I am so happy ...It sounds like your have good days. I am so happy for your boys. That grocery store thing is a hassle to all kids. I hope you continue to thrive. Do something just for you. <BR/>Be Embraced<BR/>DonettaDonettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.com