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Outing Saturday - our autism journey

4/6/2024

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We almost slept until five. I’ll take it on a Saturday. Owen was pretty calm when he woke but he was very much looking forward to his day and Monday. He bypassed the bathroom once again and it was almost an exact repeat of yesterday.

He was ready to go to his grandma’s house from the minute he woke up. The morning was pretty calm though. He asked me numerous times when he was going to see his best friend and if he was going to school on Monday. I wanted to promise him yes but I still don’t know.

We got ready and left to go see his grandma. His behavior in the car had me turning around multiple times but he kept telling me he was sorry and I knew he needed to do something routine for his day. The screaming, spitting, kicking of the seat, and numerous other things with the door were all happening. His behavior is something that I want him to understand that he has control over and screaming at me is not an option. I want him to know that it will keep him from doing things he likes if he keeps doing them.

When we got to my mom’s house I told her about his behavior and she talked to him about it as well. She reminded him about it as we left her house. We both told him if he acted up in the car on the way home we wouldn’t be able to drive to church tomorrow. I need him to start making connections to his behavior now. Twelve will be a lot easier to correct behaviors than when he becomes a teenager and older.

Gino’s for the win for dinner but for a very specific reason. He wanted a pizza on the way home so he could tell them he was sorry about their sign being destroyed. They lost it during the storm. He wanted them to know he was sad about it. He was otherwise mostly calm on the way home only telling me what he shouldn’t do and a couple of noises.

The night went fast and his tablet was loud. That is one behavior I don’t know that I will ever find a way to work through it with him. For years I have said turn it down and he will for a few seconds and then right back up it goes. One day I hope it will make a difference when I say it.

He was in bed, yelling, “church yes” every few seconds. My heart hurts that it is so hard on him when any part of his schedule changes. He is so anxious about the next few days. He wants to make sure his entire schedule is intact.

I am thankful for his kind heart and all the connections he is making. Each day I see progress and I hope that I continue to find ways to help make those connections grow. He’s excited about church tomorrow and so am I. Turn the page and let the next chapter be your victory. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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    I'm Lynn Browder. Owen's Mommy. The best moments in time are when I get to see the smile on his face and that giggle come from his heart.

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