Understanding (how to) the autistic mind

Understanding (how to) the autistic mind

Terry Bolda Terry Bolda

Terry Bolda

Autism Employment Specialist & Parent Advocate

发布日期: 2023年6月5日
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How often as a parent of a child with autism have you wondered “If only I could see the world as he sees it” or “If only I could get inside of his head, then I might know what is going on.”

But we can’t do that. It would be nice if our sons or daughters could really communicate how they’re feeling; how our voices are affecting them, why they can’t do socially accepted things like shaking hands, how that person looking at them sets them off, or whatever it is that makes both of our lives difficult.

I’ll never forget the time when talking to my son about doing something that is second nature to me and in my mind, to anyone else, he plainly stated: “That’s easy for you to say.” Those words really hit me square in the face and made me think. I needed to stop thinking about me and start thinking about him. (Read more)

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