Aspies For Freedom - Ugh- more yuck from Autism Speaks

Tigger_the_Wing Wrote:

[quote=michele522]
It is communicating that helps reduce stress - sometimes the greatest skill of parenthood lies in knowing which questions to ask to get the answer that will solve the problem! Smile

I am learning that - my son often can't express more complex issues, but he *can* answer yes or no if I can just find the right thing to ask or right way of asking!

Tigger_the_Wing Wrote:

[quote=michele522]
Of course, now three of the boys and my daughter all have long hair (as did I until Autistic Pride Day! Big Grin

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I just checked out the pictures - oh my gosh! I have really long hair as well, and I can't imagine lopping all of it off in one shot! Great use of the haircut though Big Grin

Tigger_the_Wing Wrote:

Sometimes things just have to be done in one shot! Big Grin

Although I think I might understand where you're coming from on the 'disabled' thing (as I don't find my autism anywhere near as disabling as certain people might think it is) there might be a better route to understanding how others feel by saying things like:

"I don't want my son growing up to think that being different or disabled means he's less valued".

"I don't want my son to feel that there is anything he cannot achieve just because he's autistic"

"I want my son to know he is loved because of who he is, not in spite of it"

I think I'm going to print your suggestions for myself - it's very recently I've started to become aware of the language I use, and how I use it. Reminders (and suggestions) are definitely welcomed!

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