Our Journey Through The Spectrum

When Andrew was a baby, we barely knew he was around. He was content just to sit in his carrier and watch the world around him. Now that he is 4, I hear "Look at him, he's such a good boy, he plays all by himself" and I just want to yell, "No, he's autistic, he prefers it that way!".

 People get the idea that a "Good Child" is the one who is not bothersome, the one who entertains himself. Sure, before autism, I thought the same thing. So what am I posting about.. Hell I dont know.. lol I just want to say.. listen NT mom's ... if your toddler wants your attention, wants you to play, wants to play with others, THATS A GOOD THING!