I have seen so much improvement in my cousin. He's started Ritalin which is an ADHD medication. The results are encouraging. He's become more focused, his hyperactivity is reduced and yeah he's gotten better at interacting with people.
I can't say he's a neruotypical kid now and that his challenges are ceased but the beauty of having an autistic family member is that you learn to savour the good moments. You do a little happy dance at every milestone reached. And that's what matters.
I think its necessary to appreciate the little things because that makes way for happiness and also a desire to stay involved in whatever you're working with. Our quest for big achievements ,which take longer to accomplish make it easier for us to throw in the towel. And then giving up is harmful too because:
a) starting over after giving up takes longer; and
b) in the words of Dory from finding Nemo you can't "Just keep swimming".
For the love of swimming, appreciate the little stuff. Savour.
I can't say he's a neruotypical kid now and that his challenges are ceased but the beauty of having an autistic family member is that you learn to savour the good moments. You do a little happy dance at every milestone reached. And that's what matters.
I think its necessary to appreciate the little things because that makes way for happiness and also a desire to stay involved in whatever you're working with. Our quest for big achievements ,which take longer to accomplish make it easier for us to throw in the towel. And then giving up is harmful too because:
a) starting over after giving up takes longer; and
b) in the words of Dory from finding Nemo you can't "Just keep swimming".
For the love of swimming, appreciate the little stuff. Savour.
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