I adore this picture, mostly because of the story that his mom sent along with it:
When my 8 year-old son with Autism actually *told me* he wanted a Rapunzel costume, I had mixed feelings. First, excitement, because he enthusiastically and persistently communicated what he wanted. Second, some apprehension, because I knew it had great potential as a point of contention. I made his dress and bought the licensed wig, but he couldn’t wear the wig because it was too itchy. So I made him a wig out of yarn. He was so excited at the store when we found silver glitter half-inch heeled shoes with bows. I asked him, “You want these?” He practically shouted, “Yes!”. If you knew my son, you would understand how big this is for him.
If I had decided to say “no” the costume, how the heck could I have ever explained it to him?
YAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!
yay for Rapunzel! my cousin works with autistic children. this is an amazing story.
This is truly awesome. I am so happy for the reader and her son. Empowerment Abounds!
i love the submissions from moms everywhere about following their hearts and allowing their kids to be themselves and express themselves any way they want. thanks to all of you who love your kids for who they are!