I have noticed that there is a marked difference for how people treat or "look" at Dominic depending if they know he is autistic or not. I noticed it today at church waiting in line for a treat. Jenny has told a few people in church that Dominic is autistic/has aspergers, and it is interesting to see how they react to him. It is like they are diagnosing him for themselves.
(aside: my browsers dictionary didn't recognize aspergers - I had to add it)
Or worse yet, waiting for him to do some sort of trick. Those who don't know just treat him like a normal child. After a few minutes they realize that he may not be responding directly to them, or not following their conversation, b ut they chalk that up to normal 4 year old behavior.
The boys were very good in church, even with the extra long service because of communion and the installation of the new pastor. The only bit of trouble was showboating by Rowan during Sunday School.
I promised them Happy meals for lunch - I think they made it even if Rowan made me angry by running around during the singing before sunday school.
Busy week this week, training at work, evening program at church, and a doctor appointment for Dominic on Friday AM. Week should go by fast.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
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