Play

One of the greatest, or great, deficit in autism is the lack of, of inappropriate, play shown. Eg, an ASD kid does not know how to play with peers, does not observe rules of games, or play solitary at the playground.

BJ is one such kid. He plays solitary at the playground. His playmates are all adults. Even Lauren does not play with him, but fights with him the smallest toy, the slightest attention. Sometimes I wonder who is not keeping the rules.... (hehhehe)

However, last night was a different scenario. I have the two kids playing hide and seek. BJ can lean himself against the wall, counted to 10, and began seeking for his sister. When he found him, they had a good laugh. Then they took turn.

It was sheer delight to watch them play. Then one of them invited the adults to join them. It was again, my heart was warmed by them.

Slept well last night (me). But, not for BJ. He had too much fun that he woke up too many times. Old wives tales....Dun get your child too excited or he/she will be crying in the night.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm......but it was worth it to see him grow socially.

Plenty of room for improvement.......

Next mission for him: To train him as a page boy for Leon's wedding....
He was asked to be a page boy for a friend next year July....