Saturday, October 11, 2008

On Autism, Friends, plus an AutismX2 video

Friendship. What a tough subject. I've written about friendship before. Up until recently it seemed like Alex had acquaintances but really not many actual friendships. Sometimes it appeared as if he really didn't care, couldn't be bothered - would be just as happy with electronic friends. But sometimes it was obvious he did try but other kids weren't real interested in being his friend. There's no other words for how that is to watch happen to your kid, it stinks.

Lately, Alex has really come out of his shell and we've watched him build friendships - actual relationships that go both ways. One of the best friendships that Alex has fostered is with Logan. Yes, Logan of the famous "autistic crocs" - gosh I just really enjoy this kid and he's not even mine!

A picture of our boys from 2005 (preschool graduation). This was the year that they met and were first in class together.









And 3 years later - good friends! I love this picture (taken at POAC surfing in Seaside Park)










Logan's mom made this touching Autism Awareness video of her two very special boys - both have autism but it is not who they are. They are Logan and Noah. They are Alex and Belle's friends.

Here it is...

Autism is not who I am



3 comments:

autismfamily said...

That was nicely done. The one shot of the boy with popsicle you could tell it was old by the look on his face.

I wish I had some talent, have no clue how to get videos on you tube. I dont think I have the kind of video camera to put in tapes or whatever. Wish there was a class to learn these things.

Next need to teach Nick how to use keyboard and type, we have a program to do that

My Autism Insights said...

That was a great video - thanks for sharing it!

Tanya @ TeenAutism said...

How wonderful that Alex and Logan have connected! I remember being so happy when Nigel made his first friend. As autism parents, we never take anything for granted!