I posted in a special private group. Asking about empaths (like me) connecting with Autistic children like M. I am having such a difficult time with that part. I usually can "see" people.
I received a lot of such good information. Was a very enlightening post. I had comments from a couple of people who are Autistic, and some who were parents or family of someone who is autistic. This has helped me understand more.
I wanted to write about how today went, but more important than that is something I just found out. A mom of an autistic little boy spoke to me. She showed me some information and talked about her son. Such a precious little boy. She shared photos and videos of him. i know how hard it was for her, it hurt to think of it. I saw some great ideas. but most of all, she gave me information on something I never heard of before: "P.D.A." (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
I know this is going a little far. I also know I am not a psychiatrist and do not diagnose anyone. But the information matched what I see. I must read this a few times, so it sinks in right. I can then use it to work better with M. There has to be a way to work with her without all the fussing. If you call it that. I know it is as hard for her to be play tug of war with me, as it is hard for me to keep pulling.
We both need to get her to work on her studies. It will save her teacher another headache, and her from repeating school years. Her teacher is so caring and has the patience of a saint. But I feel like I need to get M. to make progress, so teacher will be happy.
The link to the explanation of P.D.A. is in my last post, under the Panda bear.
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