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| My Nick |
So, the other day I asked the boys if they wanted to come with me to run a few errands. I was going to end with dinner out, but I didn’t tell them. I was curious if they’d be willing to help me out.
The responses I received were mostly typical. Ryan and Cameron chimed in unison, “NO!”
Nick, however, responded with a surprising response, “I thank you for your consideration, but no thank you.”
My mouth dropped. I was stunned. That is the most Nick has put together without hesitation and rehearsal. Not only that, but how courteous. How polite. I asked him if he had heard that somewhere. He shrugged his shoulders. I am not convinced, but I will let that be his secret!
I smiled. AND I thanked him.
I ended up doing my errands alone, but everywhere I went, I had a smile! My boys with autism CAN answer with more than a one word answer spontaneously.
Dinner out would wait for another day.
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