For example and to name but a few he has cart-wheeled out of his cot head first (just for the sheer fun of it), is afraid of neither man nor beast. I caught him trying to feed his uncles rottweiler through a gate once at a kids birthday party. Yes, forget the giant bouncy castle and the cake there is a giant toothed animal to play with instead.
Aside from the obvious autie traits Diddles personality is really starting to shine! It is so great to see his sense of humour sparkle. This afternoon I was calling him for his lunch, usually he hears the mention of food and there is a Diddles shaped hole in the wall that he has run through to get to the kitchen table.
However, this particular time I got no response so I called him again. Still no sign of him. I walked into the hall thinking maybe he made a run for it but the hall door was locked. My heart started to race a bit so I kept calling him ..no answer. Then I heard a little giggle, I looked down to find this little eye looking at me, peeking out from behind a coat that was hanging on the bannister. He was playing with me. The big playful, cheeky grin on him. This is new for him, I have caught him lately looking at me as if to say "you big eejit mammy" if I call his name but I mean to call madman. He has the same cheeky glint in his eyes when he is doing something he knows he shouldn't. Like grabbing a biscuit without asking just before his Daddy gets the chance to eat it. He also seems to really understand some of the humour in certain TV programmes. I have caught him laughing at jokes which would be kind of complicated. It goes to show you should never under-estimate him!  |
| Madman @ 17 months |
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| Diddles @ 12 months |
I love to hear him laugh! It is so contagious!
I do think looks-wise they are the absolute spit of one another! Anyone agree?
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I love reading these posts - always make me smile. I know they are hard work but when one of them does something new it just shows that persistence and determination pays off!!!
It really blows all the stereotypes of autism out of the water, doesn't it? My dude has a wicked sense of humour too (and he's loving and playful and imaginative and sometimes eager to please). I honestly think the "Triad of Impairments" is a big pile of poo. It doesn't make our kids less autistic, but it doesn't do them justice either.
My dude was also an easy-going baby and toddler...gotta say he's making up for lost ground now!
XXX
Just discovered your blog and really enjoyed reading it! I also have 2 boys, the older one with ASD, they are 7 and 4 now. And, as you say, they are total opposites - Big boy was very cautious (well, with his sense of balance you would be), easily scared (ditto), but very sweet and gentle. Small boy was - and is - not afraid of anything, and quick as a flash. At the moment they are unseparable, and can play together for hours. I almost envy them for their closeness!
@Trish Thank you, always glad to make you smile!!
@Jean I totally agree, the sense of humour & affection & imagination kicks autisms sterotypical bum!! Truly amazing!
@Truf thanks for stopping by! I hope my boys are as close as yours at that age! same age gap too xxxx
I actually can't tell the difference! I had to look at the tag line under the photos! Like twins they are.
What a sense of humour your young boy has..fabulous ;-)
xx Jazzy
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