Life as a single father to an Autistic
child, definitely comprises the most challenging and interesting times in my
life to date. Most important thing to remember with Autistic children is that
everything is all about schedules and doing things outside the box. Most days I
don't have time to myself, and everything I do has to be timed in between
meeting all of Daniel's needs. I have however, learned how to work around this
so chores and my exercises can be done with relative ease. Ultimately the
largest problem I face as a single father is that I have no help to fall back
on. No matter sickness, injury, or just being drained physically, I must always
press on. Now that Daniel has started to communicate, he is asking questions to
which I do not have answers. Questions about his mother and grandparents and
all I can say is that they've gone away for now. Not only must I provide the
firm hand of guidance as a father, but I must also show the compassion and
sensitivity of a mother as well. It proves taxing mentally at times trying to
fill both roles, but what can I do except all that I am able. The only advice I
can offer other parents of kids on the spectrum is to slow things down, and try
and see the world the way our children do. At the very least it will help you
gain the patience and new perspectives needed to understand your children the
way that they need to be. And above all else don't panic, things are only as bad
as you let them become.
Coleman
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