My first experiance with a child with autisum was years ago when I was new at this. I was at a school for another function when I was asked to visit the special ed. class. Of course I went .
One little boy came up to me and investigated everything about me. Touching my costume and looking up the pants leg. touching my hair and nose softly. He would then pat me and say one sylable words. All this time the teachers just stood back and watched with an odd look on their faces. After the visit, out in the hall, a teacher came out and explained this child never speaks and does not ever interact with people. They had never seen him touch anyone or make any attemp to interact. That was really a magical day for me too as you might have guessed.
They took the time to tell me how special that visit was. I have come to understand any day could be just that special to someone and you may never know it. It has made me very aware of every thing I do. It makes every moment special.
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