Online today, July 16, 2009:
DEAR ABBY: My son is autistic and was teased badly by his classmates. I worked with the school to address the issue. The school talked to some wonderful older students about mentoring my son. They became his buddies, keeping an eye on him and teaching him how to more appropriately interact with other kids.
The truth is, there are far more nice kids than mean ones in this world, and finding students eager to help wasn't hard at all. The day those kids walked up to my son and asked him if he wanted to play catch was the happiest day in his life. He beamed from ear to ear, and he hasn't stopped since.
Any young person can absolutely change the life of a child with special needs just by being a friend. -- DIAN IN OAK PARK, ILL.
You have a beautiful boy - I have been reading your blog for awhile and you are such a good mum.Laura
Aw, you're so sweet! Thanks for the kind words, Laura. Have a lovely day.
Its awesome to know that kids like that are still out there!
Make you wish our boys could find them, right Jenni?
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You have a beautiful boy - I have been reading your blog for awhile and you are such a good mum.
Laura
Aw, you're so sweet! Thanks for the kind words, Laura. Have a lovely day.
Its awesome to know that kids like that are still out there!
Make you wish our boys could find them, right Jenni?
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