“Six
month ago, I was (somewhat) concerned about my 19 yr old, that once graduated,
he'd have nothing to do. Well, 3 computer classes (and tutoring me in those),
photofinishing classes, Japanese classes, writing his book... and now he wants
to resume martial arts. AND yeah, this is a young adult with autism!!! I'm in
AWE. (he's doing well thus far!)”
I
posted that “status” yesterday on Facebook.
It’s a very positive statement.
Sounds successful too. And it
is. However, this “status” is a step
along an unknown road. What I didn’t
write is how Ryan arrived at this point.
The steps were many. Sometimes
painful. Never easy.
Tomorrow
I’ll try to outline the reality of steps we traveled. One must keep in mind that Ryan is not alone
on this path, although now he is in much more control. That is mixed blessing!
As parents, we face this is a strange, new road: a young adult with autism.
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