Imagine this, when we come in the building and he being Nicky, cute kid, funny noises, funny movements with a mom who seems to be repeating herself and working hard to keep his hands of the elevator buttons. The looks range from indifference to uncomfortable to curious - but not sympathetic or compassionate. When we leave and his head is bandaged the looks shift to empathy and compassion and I can see they are thinking "poor kiddo I wonder what happened".
I've grown to love these days out. People try to help us, instead of get away. We don't get any of the negative energy that comes with ignorance and fear. It's always a good day for us. I told my daughter that we should wrap him up when ever we go on outings. Imagine how great it would be if we got that reception at Disneyland instead of - "hey lady can you shut him up, we have to stand in this line too".
Conclusion, people prefer brain surgery and cancer to autism. They can be compassionate about these illness' because they understand.
So ladies .... get your gauze, wrap your kid, relax and go enjoy your day!
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