| It is surprising that even in this day and age people do | | | | more than likely take the time to explain to older |
| not seem to understand Autism in even the smallest | | | | people. I am just still mystified at the adults who do not |
| degree. There is information in the media on a regular | | | | have better sense than that. |
| basis about children with Autism and still you get | | | | The key seems to be not to let people see me |
| people who do or say the strangest things. | | | | bothered by my child's behavior or their reaction to it. |
| When my child melts down in a store or at the mall is | | | | My being upset seems to escalate everyone. I refuse |
| probably not the time to be thinking about the lack of | | | | to stay home. It is not good for my child or the rest of |
| Autism awareness, but invariably that is when it | | | | the people where I live. |
| happens. I had a friend who used to carry a small | | | | She does not know the effect her behavior has on |
| wallet card she could hand out quickly during a melt | | | | other people. Other people do not seem to be able to |
| down. I am not that organized. | | | | tell when a child has Autism and needs some space. If |
| Now sometimes when things are over I do take the | | | | I keep her home no one will learn. I suppose this is my |
| time to explain to people that she has Autism. I will also | | | | little part towards Autism Awareness. |