Vaction bible school | Autism PDD
I took Tyler and went to a program in our own town in northern Ohio. My moms neighbor girl invited us so we went . Tyler kept saying I don't want to do what there doing then he went up to people and started feeling there arms and I felt kind of awkward because he is 14 years old what do you suppose those people are thinking . Because where we go to church the people all understand him I guess I just let things bother me . On a related note, here's an article I ran across earlier this week about Vacation Bible School for special needs kids, organized by an autism mom. I like her attitude: "For parents of children with autism, simple activities, such as a trip to Whataburger, can lead to a fiasco with an audience. [...] Christine D'Elicio, attorney and mother of a 7-year-old son with autism, helped organize the event. "It'll be nice to have a place to go where you don't feel judged," D'Elicio said. "We welcome everyone -- headbangers, screamers and total meltdowns. We will not stare." http://www.caller.com/news/2007/jul/13/women-organize-vbs-fo r-children-with-autism 
Way to go, Christine!!! (Mommy in article) AND Norway Mom (one of our great board members and posters)!!!
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