the greatest Christmas gift!!

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Posted By anna on December 16, 2000 at 19:15:34:

Well, here I am again, with another update of my son's progress. It's been awhile since my last posting, but this is BIG! Last week, my son Adam was in his FIRST EVER SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PLAY!!! He was one of the Five Golden Rings!!!! The children performed for the other students at school, and since I work at the school, I stayed for the performance. Well, true to form, the tears flowed!! Adam didn't sing every word, but more importantly, he also didn't attract unnecessary attention to himself, or distract from the other children. One of the teachers told me that if they hadn't known about his autism, they never would have guessed by his behavior that he had any 'issues'!
He is also doing much more spontaneous and appropriate speaking---like telling his sister to "Wake Up! Get Moving! Let's Go!" (I always knew the day would come when HE would boss her around!!!)
Just wanted to share my Christmas gift from Adam with you all, and wish you all much love and continued success in the new year!!
All my best!!!!
Anna

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Comments:: Well, here I am again, with another update of my son's progress. It's been awhile since my last posting, but this is BIG! Last week, my son Adam was in his FIRST EVER SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PLAY!!! He was one of the Five Golden Rings!!!! The children performed for the other students at school, and since I work at the school, I stayed for the performance. Well, true to form, the tears flowed!! Adam didn't sing every word, but more importantly, he also didn't attract unnecessary attention to himself, or distract from the other children. One of the teachers told me that if they hadn't known about his autism, they never would have guessed by his behavior that he had any 'issues'! : He is also doing much more spontaneous and appropriate speaking---like telling his sister to "Wake Up! Get Moving! Let's Go!" (I always knew the day would come when HE would boss her around!!!) : Just wanted to share my Christmas gift from Adam with you all, and wish you all much love and continued success in the new year!! : All my best!!!! : Anna