tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post1431816544478155937..comments2024-03-29T03:43:45.977-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: The Boy In The Tunnel: SupportDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-11110707529959028912017-02-28T21:15:59.925-05:002017-02-28T21:15:59.925-05:00This reminded me of a time when I first (25+ years...This reminded me of a time when I first (25+ years ago) began working with adults with developmental delays. I was working with a young lady with sever autism and intellectual delays who had recently been placed on an elimination diet by her doctor (basically dropped down to 4 low-allergen foods she was permitted by the Dr. to eat while they attempted to ascertain what she was reacting to). She did not have the ability to understand why she was suddenly unable to eat her favourite foods and was pretty unhappy with the situation and really wanted "real" food. We went out to purchase a couple of things that she needed, at a mall I'd never been in. We rounded a corner and walked smack dab into the smell of cinnamon buns! She became very distressed, began vocalizing VERY loudly and trying to pull me to the Cinnabon store. I gently told her how sorry I was but that we could not go there...and her agitation increased. A few people simply stopped and stared but, I'm happy to say, MOST people who saw what was going on approached us asked if there was anything they could do for us. Did we need any assistance? Was there anyone they could call? People who witnessed her agitation were overwhelmingly kind and, for all that it was a difficult situation for both of us, the kindness of strangers helped us both. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06352332380562232996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-5230368578902875482017-02-26T17:40:49.875-05:002017-02-26T17:40:49.875-05:00How beautiful when it is most matter-of-fact. Calm...How beautiful when it is most matter-of-fact. Calm and normal.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing what you observed - it is good to be aware of competence in a profession.ABEhrhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211038591900883672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-4970666123473870932017-02-26T12:01:59.751-05:002017-02-26T12:01:59.751-05:00I have a niece with autism..it was so hard to see ...I have a niece with autism..it was so hard to see her struggle. For several years, her parents would (to family) attribute her behavior to her "quirky" personality....and did not seem to notice the impact on their younger daughter, at all. The marriage broke up when my niece was 8, about 3 years later her mom used the word 'autistic' in reference to her daughter's classmates. I wish they had been able to work with staff such as the man you describe, Dave - what a difference it would have made in my niece's life, her family, and the extended family. <br />My niece does seem to be doing better, and one of her older cousins now lives near my sister and the girls, so at least there is some extended family connection. <br />clairesmumUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382503094929375543noreply@blogger.com