Comments on: 7 Positive Things about Autism

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:06:13 +0000

I love this post. I never see any positve posts about children with autism or somewhere in the spectrum. My son has pddnos. I feel so blessed to even be his mom and more than likely only the moms of special needs kids will even get that. He is amazing with his musical talents and knowledge of so many things that I had no idea he knew anything about!!! He has made the A/B honor roll all year long, in the 8th grade and has ‘passed’ but we are going to keep him in the 8th grade again because even though he is making superb grades, it’s on a 6th and 7th grade level so jr. high may be a little too much just yet. He is very loving and compassionate to anyone he meets. I couldn’t imagine life without him I have a special place in my heart for everyone of you loving parents!

By: Teen Autism » Blog Archive » Pride and Self-Prejudice

Teen Autism » Blog Archive » Pride and Self-Prejudice — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:25:18 +0000

[...] if they can do all of that, autism is still there, making things hard. I think I wrote my recent “positive” post because I just needed a break from the negative. Because I know I’m not the only one in [...]

By: hellokittiemama/MT

hellokittiemama/MT — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:10:11 +0000

SO very true. One thing is for certain – our kids are precious gifts. I learn something from Alex just about every day!

Today he asked to go to the doctor instead of his favorite saturday morning activity he usually does (bowling). I’m just so very thankful he was so honest and able to tell us how he was feeling.

By: Tera

Tera — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:03:08 +0000

I have been reading your blog for awhile now, but have never commented. I want to say that your blog fills me with hope. My son is a 14 year old autistic, also high functioning and seems in many ways like Nigel. However, his behavior problems are out of control, and each time I read your blog I seem to be filled with this sense that maybe things will turn out okay. I also wonder just how you do it…you seem so patient in your writings.

So, what is a positive? All these parents coming together from across the globe learning and helping each other, even if it is just to offer hope and a feeling of belonging.

Also, my family has become closer. Our united interest in autism always gives us things to talk about, serious issues to discuss. And I know, without a doubt, that if I call crying I will have someone there to help pick me up…someone who maybe doesn’t totally understand the entire story, but is there to offer suggestions and support nonetheless.

Another, though my husband and I disagree on the manner in which we parent our children, esp. Kaeden, we are still doing it, together, and our relationship is stronger because of it. If we can get through a total out-of-control meltdown together, we can make it through anything.

Thank you so much for your blog. On those really rough days, I like to come ehre and look for Nigelisms…and then everything seems okay once again!

By: Casdok

Casdok — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:30:17 +0000

Super post. Cs autism has taken me places that i never knew i would go – like my recent post!

By: mama mara

mama mara — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:21:31 +0000

- One of my son’s autism manifests in a complete inability and unwillingness to lie. It’s a social skill, after all. LOVE that one.
- For kids who attend school, it’s a great advantage to have a whole team working with you. I feel sorry for the parents of NTs who have to go through school without all the help we get.

Great post!

By: Fearless Females

Fearless Females — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:36:42 +0000

I agree. And thank you for this post. I have been thinking for the last couple of days that I tend to focus on the negative more than the positive… It’s easier to fall into the frustration and negativity.

But before I read your post, I was walking around my house and thinking that Nick is so fabulous, I wouldnt change a thing about him!!

By: Chapati

Chapati — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:07:50 +0000

It’s great you can be so positive about it – especially the learning to see life a different way

By: Anastasia

Anastasia — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:08:56 +0000

*Autism has helped me out in many situations where I needed to know a random piece of trivia or fact due to Nigel’s detailed memory–I wish I had had Nigel to take my history tests for me in school!
*Also, autism takes creativity to a whole new level!

By: Fielding J. Hurst

Fielding J. Hurst — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:53:07 +0000

- Teaches us the fine art of Patience
- Makes me appreciate my wife for being super mommy.
- We eat better as a family thanks to special diet, no sugars, dyes, processed food.
- You haven’t lived until you’ve napped in a hyperbaric chamber.