Moments in Autism aka M.I.A.

I, my own therapist, have recommended that I share my experiences as a MAK (Mom of an Autistic Kid). I can assure you that laughter is the best medicine. Either you laugh or cry, sometimes I suggest you do both.

For other MAKs, let me offer you some free counsel. (You're welcome) Any advice or direction you are given by others, even licensed professionals, should be run past another MAK before you put any stock in it. MAKs know best.

Please share your moments in autism as well as your comments.

M.I.A (Moment In Autism)........ I know, punny right? I can't help it, atleast I think I'm funny.

JD, my child with autism, enters the hall and sees me in the bathroom putting on my mascara. He stops and places his hands on his hips. He uses his soft voice, (you know, the one you rarely hear, the voice that fills only 90% of the room, not 100% )

"Mom," he says in a complimentary manner, "you look less fat today!"

Uhhh, what do you say to that? He genuinely means it as a compliment, but still. Then comes more. "Aren't you glad I told you?"

Then I do what any other MAK would do, I thank him and ask that when he wants to let someone else know they are "less fat" to talk to me before he says it. I also thank him for telling me, because, after all, he felt strongly that it is something I need to know.