Triumphs

So, tonight we got to see a triumph in the life of a child with Autism. He wasn't my child but that didnt make me any less happy or proud for him. A takes Martial Arts classes 4 times a week. There is a little boy there who started classes with him that A just loves to partner with. This little boy has a brother with Autism who sits on the benches during class but never participates. Over the last month his mother has been trying to get him to join the class but he won't. He is scared, nervous and unsure so he just watches. Last night she asked him on the way in again if he wanted to join. This time, the answer was YES. It was a true delight to see him out there with the other kids. Watching him suceed at the skills and be soo proud of himself when he earned stripes. Its a hard life being a kid with Autism, its great when you are able to move past the fear and join in with the other kids.