PERSONAL NARRATIVE
Autism parenting can be lonely. I have an abundance of
appointments. My child’s sensory needs and myriad other things
keep me from getting out with others.
child’s sensory needs and myriad other things
keep me from getting out with others. Sometimes my friends leave because they don’t
know how to deal with the situation. Honestly, sometimes I withdraw because, well, see #3,
#5, #4, and #6.
8. “I have to think ahead of different possibilities
and plan for the various outcomes. I’m not trying to be a control freak.” I have to think about
where we are going and what we are doing.
What will I do if he doesn’t like the food? What
if he thinks something is too loud? How will I
handle it if he is overstimulated but I rode with
someone else? People may look from the outside and think I’m trying to control every little
thing. I’m just trying to plan ahead so I am prepared with what