This week for my Video Favorite Things, I’m pulling out of the archives a video that I made about Autism and reposting it here.
Autism is not one of my favorite things. But it is part of one of my favorite people. This is one of the most honest things I have ever written, but it was shared with the hope that other parents with children with Autism will know that they are not alone. Please share.
“Spending this extra time with our service dog Charlie has been fascinating to me. So many days, he knew I was struggling, he would jump up on the bed and lay down on top of my lap and legs. It provides deep pressure aiding in calming people down. I’d never experienced the deep pressure that he can provide before. It was very grounding and calming. I just wouldn’t have guessed it could be comforting. Add to that being able to pet him and run my fingers through his hair or rub his silky ears, was pure bliss.”
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