Like to share this moment

[awaywiffairies]

I'd like to share this moment:

My 13 yr old son has profound autism and has no speech so as I'm doing things around the house, I try & include him & talk about what I'm doing & trying to use Makaton as well to communicate, rather than letting him totally lose himself in his own world.

So, as I was tidying my vintage shoes the other day, I showed him the pretty diamante buckle on these shoes as people with autism are very visual.

Yes! I had his attention! He looked at diamantes intently.. touched them, great! Then he took them from me to hold...FAB!....and then promptly tried them on!!!

Bless! Maybe I shouldn't encourage....he can get obsessive (!) but it was so sweet and I did get interaction!! So what the hey! :spin:

Sarah

 

[nostalgic*collections]

Sarah, It sounds like like sparkle in the shoes brought about the sparkle in his eyes. How amazing!

 

[catwalkcreative]

That's amazing Sarah! Looks like you're going to have to add even more sparkles to your vintage collection!

 

[awaywiffairies]

I like that 'sparkle in his eyes'...awwhh

Yes, more sparkle! At least Lawrence loves vintage too! :D

Sarah

 

[dorotheascloset]

What a lovely story. Any time you can make that connection with him must be priceless. More shiny things!

Ang

 

[hatfeathers]

How great to have a moment. I've heard they are few and far between when it comes to autism.

(((Sara))) a hug for you for keeping at it!

(check your u2u, I am sending you a note)

Jenn

 

[awaywiffairies]

Yes Ang, twinkly things for sure, Lawrence is jus like his mother, cos I love anything that glitters and sparkles, so no prob there!

Jenn, thanks for your kind comment :sunshine:

Sarah

 

[Beehive Vintage Goods]

What a sweet story. Glad that something you love makes him happy too!