Dedicated to my son Joshua with Aspergers Syndrome.
Written by Pam Gifford, Assistant to Kimberly Gribbin and mother of 2 with Asperger Syndrome
Joshua, Jonathan, Amy and all persons affected by Autism---we LOVE you exactly as God made you------We are blessed to have you in our lives!
So you think your child is Autistic!
So you think your child is Autistic!
Ok, Lets be realistic.
You say, he explodes over little things,
Gets lost in thought and hums and sings.
You say he gets distracted, even from a simple chore
The future is looking like a closed door.
You say, sometimes he won't leave his room
He shuts down and goes into a cocoon
New Issues raise their heads every day
Other children don't want to play
He is hyper, a picky eater and misses every joke
Pulls at his hair and at his skin he will poke
Collects lint and by load noises he is affected
As a parent you feel at fault, overwhelmed and rejected
New friends are few and far between
Small improvements are hard to be seen
So you think your child is Autistic
So, Lets be realistic.
If this child sounds like yours
Acceptance can open many doors.
I recognize too well these signs
It can drive parents out of their minds.
Always love him, that comes first
Even when your heart could burst
Experts in Autism, parents must become
Little geniuses, these children are not dumb
Ignorance and bullying cannot be accepted
All children must be respected
Parents Groups can lend a sympathetic ear
They understand what you hold dear
To ask why?, It is a waste of time
No answer could satisfy your mind.
Education is the key to success
for this gift you were blessed
You need to learn about their problems
Training and knowledge can help you solve them.
I hope comfort in these words you find
And it helps relieve your troubled mind.
By Pamela M. Gifford Mother of two Asperger Children
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