Yesterday I wrote about what I thought it might be like having Dyspraxia, and how mentally tiring it must be to be constantly fighting to get your body to do what you want it to. I thought it might be a bit like trying to write with the wrong hand.
A few months ago I wrote about going for a walk on a blustery bright day and how I found it difficult to see anyone properly and couldn't hear when anyone was shouting out to me. I thought it might be a bit like that on a regular day for my boys. Realising the kind of things Anthony coped with when going to a swimming gala nearly brought me to tears.
The more I understand what's it's like for my boys the more I can simply be there for them. The more others can imagine what it might feel like, the less stigma there will be attached to my boys actions and conditions. And that's wonderful.
It's a simple video attempting to show what's like for an autistic boy wondering through a Shopping Mall. Go check it out and let me know what you think.
Links
Our blog - Gale winds and a low sun - is this what it's like for my autistic sons?
Our blog - Motor planning skills reminder
Our blog - Never prouder of last place - Anthony's swimming gala
External Links
Upworthy
National Autistic Society
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