Autism Antics
Autism 101----Most people cannot process jokes and sarcasm and tend to take everything literally.
Here's a literal laugh to brighten your day. (My son is high functioning and VERY verbal!)
Outlet Scenario--At a shoe store, we are walking by a mother and daughter. The mom is trying to force a shoe on her daughter and it just won't fit. The mom says, "Oh honey, that little toe of yours always sticks out, we can never find any shoes for you, I'm just gonna have to chop it off". This stops my son in his tracks!! He turns around and walks back to them and stares. I had to go and pull him away, he wouldn't leave so I had to tell him, "C'mon son, she is not really going to chop off her toe". The other mom and I make eye contact and smile.
Point taken, make everything clear! Say what I mean and mean what I say. It's almost easier to just say what I mean. My son has taught me how to make myself clear and understood. This is a good quality to use in all relationships! Just think how many marriages and friendships, work situations could improve if we just clearly voiced our needs!
I often find my self interpreting for my son, "When grandpa says 'watch out' that really means 'please move, your in my way". When daddy says "we're leaving", it doesn't mean for you to leave the house and go out to the car. (We found out this one the hard way!)
Now if we can just get church music to comply, have you ever heard the song, "I wish some body's soul would catch on fire"? Try explaining that one, "No honey, we don't really want anyone to catch on fire".
“I don't understand why people never say what they mean. It's like the immigrants who come to a country and learn the language but are completely baffled by idioms. (Seriously, how could anyone who isn't a native English speaker 'get the picture,' so to speak, and not assume it has something to do with a photo or a painting?)”
― Jodi Picoult, House Rules
Here's a literal laugh to brighten your day. (My son is high functioning and VERY verbal!)
Outlet Scenario--At a shoe store, we are walking by a mother and daughter. The mom is trying to force a shoe on her daughter and it just won't fit. The mom says, "Oh honey, that little toe of yours always sticks out, we can never find any shoes for you, I'm just gonna have to chop it off". This stops my son in his tracks!! He turns around and walks back to them and stares. I had to go and pull him away, he wouldn't leave so I had to tell him, "C'mon son, she is not really going to chop off her toe". The other mom and I make eye contact and smile.
Point taken, make everything clear! Say what I mean and mean what I say. It's almost easier to just say what I mean. My son has taught me how to make myself clear and understood. This is a good quality to use in all relationships! Just think how many marriages and friendships, work situations could improve if we just clearly voiced our needs!
I often find my self interpreting for my son, "When grandpa says 'watch out' that really means 'please move, your in my way". When daddy says "we're leaving", it doesn't mean for you to leave the house and go out to the car. (We found out this one the hard way!)
Now if we can just get church music to comply, have you ever heard the song, "I wish some body's soul would catch on fire"? Try explaining that one, "No honey, we don't really want anyone to catch on fire".
“I don't understand why people never say what they mean. It's like the immigrants who come to a country and learn the language but are completely baffled by idioms. (Seriously, how could anyone who isn't a native English speaker 'get the picture,' so to speak, and not assume it has something to do with a photo or a painting?)”
― Jodi Picoult, House Rules
Lol!! So true, your son is amazing! I love to hear how he makes people take a second look at themselves!
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