Loved your TedX talk, Tim! My son (13) has Asperger’s and I’ve learned so much from him. He is brilliant, and inspires me. And it’s also heart-breaking to see how desperately he wants to be the same as everyone when he’s being teased…every day is a journey and there’s so much patience, love, and empathy that is required in our house. And, I love the time that he still allows me to spend with him each night before he goes to bed, sitting on his bed reading to him before he goes to sleep. It’s his favorite way to unwind (to have me read to him). Being unplugged is definitely a good thing.
Vicky Likens says
Loved your TedX talk, Tim! My son (13) has Asperger’s and I’ve learned so much from him. He is brilliant, and inspires me. And it’s also heart-breaking to see how desperately he wants to be the same as everyone when he’s being teased…every day is a journey and there’s so much patience, love, and empathy that is required in our house. And, I love the time that he still allows me to spend with him each night before he goes to bed, sitting on his bed reading to him before he goes to sleep. It’s his favorite way to unwind (to have me read to him). Being unplugged is definitely a good thing.
Keep up your good work!
With love and gratitude,
Vicky