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Teen Autism » Blog Archive » A Drop in the Bucket — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:02:12 +0000

[...] – the one about the three girls I had talked to one afternoon? No? That’s okay. Go ahead and read it here. We have [...]

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:32:52 +0000

Hi, Tanya! I just found your website and I couldn’t stop reading! Wow. A lot of great information, great work, great words. You are an inspiration. I’ve barely started the journey. My son is 5 and he was diagnosed just 1 1/2 years ago. I’ve wondered … what will it be like? And I’ve just barely started having the experiences you describe like seeing girls pointing and staring. You are a pioneer and a model for those of us following in your footsteps. I cannot thank you enough for sharing. I’ve already learned so much from you.

By: Tera

Tera — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:23:25 +0000

i am a bit like dynamite girl. i don’t ever know how to react when it’s other teens i am dealing with. i can do adults and little kids, but those teens are very intimidating. the few times i have tried to explain autism to teens, i was shocked by their compassion and willingness to learn. maybe it’s time to climb out of my shell a bit further and learn from these same kids i’m trying to teach.

thank you for being you.

By: rhemashope

rhemashope — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:50:45 +0000

Tanya, I have chills. Thank you for your example. So representative of a mother who does all she can to help and protect her child — going behind him and gracefully teaching others on his behalf and our behalf. I won’t forget this ever.

You are a woman of grace, strength and wisdom and I’m so glad I get to learn from you.

By: Michelle O'Neil

Michelle O'Neil — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:19:30 +0000

You are ONE POWERFUL WOMAN. Way to go Tanya! Grace in action.

By: Bonnie Sayers

Bonnie Sayers — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:12:32 +0000

Great job in practicing the ride to high school. Nick started 8th grade today, held back in 1st grade, thankfully by me. Anyway since this is last of the virtual academy I am searching for things to get him out there socially, thinking of swimming and tennis since they are nearby.

Good job in talking to those girls.

By: Macrina

Macrina — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:15:22 +0000

well done! that took an incredible amount of restraint, and you turned it into a teachable moment, sounds like you handled it the best possible way, hopefully turning it into something positive.

By: Maddy

Maddy — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:24:45 +0000

Yikes. I can’t even let my 11 year old ride her bike to school yet a while, and I certainly can’t imagine even thinking that far ahead for the others.

You’re certainly right about how hard it is for introverts to speak up, well done you. I hope I can be as brave in the future.
Best wishes

By: Anonymom

Anonymom — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:21:25 +0000

You are brave and strong. I want to do as well as you.

By: jess wilson

jess wilson — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:19:48 +0000

oh tanya – this will sound flip, but i assure you it’s not

you

are

hero

certainly you are nigel’s, but mine too. i will remember this. always.

thank you