I have been conjuring up a survival list for us Parents of overly active little darlings. There are a few super powers we have that are essential to survive in Autieland.
#1. Unlimited energy supply
#2. The ability to survive a day on an hours sleep. (Thank heavens for caffeine!)
#3. Psychic ability to understand the non-verbal.
#4. Excellent gut instinct - especially in the case of illnesses and causes of meltdowns.
#5. The ability to think and run at the speed of light - for chasing after your little flash gordon when they dart off in public!
#6. That fire in your belly that makes you fight for their entitlements, be it for their Education, Therapy, Assessments, Medical help, etc. Take no bull!
#7. Accepting that not everybody understands the concepts of Autism, some just don't get it!
#8. Keeping an open mind - ANYTHING is possible, there is more than one way to live in this world!
#9. Remembering that those who mind DON'T matter and those who matter don't mind! You learn very quickly who your true friends are.
#10. Knowing that its perfectly ok to have your own meltdowns sometimes!
so there you have it and there is probably a million more where they came from.
You are super and don't you forget it ! x
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