Comments on: Autism and Moving Homes

By: novice 2 special education

novice 2 special education — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:49:22 +0000

I am currently doing a special education course, your stories are quite interesting. You are a very strong,determine and courageous woman and mother. Good luck with everything. God bless both you and your son.

By: Estee

Estee — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:43:07 +0000

VAB, Boy I loved your comment!!!! Thank you. I am all for reinventing oneself and yes, the same thing CAN happen for Adam too.

Empowering. Thank you again.

By: VAB

VAB — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:57:17 +0000

Moves are hard for everyone and they can be extra hard for autistic folks. On the other hand, in the medium term, moves can be very empowering. The sense of self that develops in a new place feels self-crafted, and a new place that once seemed strange comes to feel entirely one’s own. Moving also gives a person two versions of themselves to contemplate — the old me back there and the new me here. That gives a robustness to the one’s self image.

I know that none of this counts in the short term, but as a parent of an autistic guy who weathered a very challenging move, I can report that it can more than pay off in the long run.

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:24:24 +0000

love the video of your son adam…..wonderful.

wishing you peace and strength in your new journey with your son in your life and in your new home.

blessings to you!

By: Is Autism Treatable?

Is Autism Treatable? — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:26:00 +0000

It’s very natural for any young child to feel scared when moving to a new home. Thanks for sharing this moment in your life.