Connor, as stated many times, is Autistic and you never quite know whats going on in that wonderful mind of his.
Recently we met for our family Christmas Tree hunt. Connor loves the outdoors and snow especially. We gather at a particular parking spot in a sleeply little town in the mountains.
At this point in time we were standing around saying our 'hellos' and catching up with people we havent seen for awhile.
Connor noticed we had spread out in a vague circle, which needed his attention. So he started requesting people hold hands and make a circle.
Because language is a challange he formulates what words he knows to get the achieved results.
My Brother-in-law Doug, understood this and waited until Connor addressed him directly, this made Connor think and use the needed words (always a good exercise for him).
Doug, with the hands to Jim (paraphrased). After we were all in a ring Connors face was very lit up with a smile and I asked him now what?
So we naturally had to start walking around in a big ring. All of my extended family members gleefully complied.
After that Connor informed us it was time to go into the trucks.
It was just one of those great moments in life that makes for good memories.
2 comments:
That is exactly the kind of thing I was talking about on Carolyn's blog---really cool things that happen unexpectedly. You have to be open to them, recognize them, and look forward to more coming at random times.
I'm afraid a motorcycle helmet is out of budget. Can you email me with a better idea for a Christmas gift for Trevor? I could send a retired copter helmet but they smell pretty bad..
SV
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