15 Unique, Positive Things I Appreciate About My Child with Autism

Our role as parent and/or teacher is to create a safe, enriched, balanced, loving, peaceful environment where our children can flourish.

While I enjoy the part of my calling that helps identify and discuss many of the challenges and issues in the life of a child with Autism, today I wanted to take an opportunity to share 15 unique and positive characteristics about my son. I hope you can relate to them and appreciate similar attributes in the gifted child or children in your life.

  1. Has a magnetic personality
  2. Affectionate
  3. Very musically oriented, can hear a song once on the radio and play it on an instrument
  4. Even-tempered, sweet, and loving
  5. Forgiving of others
  6. Highly sensitive
  7. Connected to nature and weather
  8. Helps with mechanical items around the house
  9. Extremely artistic and creative
  10. Fearless explorer
  11. In-tune with what he wants
  12. Always honest and authentic
  13. Remembers details – names, directions, etc.
  14. Filled with wonder at the simplest of things
  15. Reminds me that my “rush” timing is not the ideal way to operate  – he’s always in the “now”

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categories Viewpoints | spiritchaser April 24, 2010

6 Comments to “15 Unique, Positive Things I Appreciate About My Child with Autism”

  1. By Mylinda Elliott, April 24, 2010 @ 20:39

    Lovely. Wonderful post. So many times I see parents who are so angry. There are alot of wonderful things about a chile with Autism. Temple Grandin said something to the effect that she would not take her Autism out of herself. If I could have children without Autism, I wouldn’t. They have made me who I am. Thank you!

  2. By spiritchaser, April 24, 2010 @ 23:02

    Thank you so much for your kind words! I love your attitude, keep up the great work with your precious ones!

  3. By physician assistant, April 26, 2010 @ 23:03

    What a great resource!

  4. By Susan Diamond, May 17, 2010 @ 19:07

    Wonderful website. Filled with terrific information. I think your writings on the “15 unique, positive things I appreciate about my child” could be used by every parent. I am going to have the parents of my client’s who have ASD and social skills issues do this exercise. I am excited to write 15 about my son as well. I am grateful for you. Thanks for your website.

  5. By spiritchaser, May 17, 2010 @ 19:46

    Thank you, Sue, for your very kind words! I am grateful and honored that you wish to share my viewpoints and tools with others. I am so glad we connected!

  6. By Lisa Evancho, September 20, 2010 @ 04:50

    I am really happy to hear than you can find so many good think while you have some many problems. It is is so good that you know how to keep being optimistic.

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