The most important thing about autism is that it is a mystery. No matter who says what, no one really knows a real answer to why someone is born with autism. There are all kinds of “guesses”: It’s in the genes, It’s environmental, It is because of vaccinations. The most important thing about autism is it is a mystery!

The most important thing about therapy is that “one size” does not fit all. There is speech therapy, occupational therapy, social work therapy, ABA therapy. floor time therapy, and even eating therapy! But not everyone needs ALL that therapy. So that most important thing about therapy is that “one size” does not fit all.

The most important thing about school, is that you need to have another cheerleader. Everyone needs a cheerleader. Be on the lookout for at least one. If there is one there surely another. They can be a teacher, a classmate, or the custodian. School is hard enough when you have autism. So the most important thing about school, is that you need a cheerleader.

The most important thing about a peer to peer is that it is a blessing to both! Sure, the peer without autism thinks they have a lot to teach the person that has autism. They think they can help them in a a lot of ways. And they can … BUT little do they know, that their autistic peer, is a teacher too. They can help them grow and change too. So, the most important thing about peer to peer, is that it is a blessing to both!

The most important thing about someone who is nonverbal, is that they do communicate. They just have a unique way of communicating. It is up to the talking person to find out how they communicate. It could be with smiling eyes. It would be by pointing, It could be a kind of scream. But the most important thing about someone who is nonverbal, is they DO communicate.

The most important thing about the senses, is that there are five. We may not use all five because we can’t. We may have preferences too. But one person who uses all five senses, and another person uses only 2, can still live in this world and maybe even be friends. The most important thing about the senses, is that there are five.

The most important thing about parenting a child with autism, is that you love them. Right? You love them. They are yours to raise. They are in fact a gift. Sometime you have to just enjoy your autistic child for who they are. And know , that they are changing you for the better. The most important thing about parenting a child with autism, is that you love them. And .. maybe they don’t say it, or show it. But one day, you will know, that they really do… love you too!