V1971 Report post Posted August 15, 2008 It was the first time and he did great, I was very proud. However, when we got back to the changing room he started moaning because he could hear a baby crying in the background (he hates that), I reassured him that it would stop soon and started to get dressed. There was a woman next to us who obviously didn't like his moaning (it wasn't loud, just annoying), she offered him some raisins saying that maybe it would help. I said 'no, thanks', he is not hungry. She then proceeded: 'they are very healthy, you know'. I say 'I know but this is not the right time'. She then asks: 'what language is he speaking anyway?' I look at her and say 'err..English' she goes 'oh, it sounds more like Portuguese to me'. I explained that he doesn't speak very well. She goes 'how come, how old is he?' Ughhhh! I say '5, but he is autistic and still learning to speak'. There you go. That shut her up. She was actually very sweet after that and kept on telling me how gorgeous he was etc., but I am just fed up of people interfering. I get this all the time. I know that you understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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cmuir Report post Posted August 15, 2008 (edited) Hi At worst I think she was a little forward. At best, she sounds like she was trying to help, showed a genuine interest and was compassionate and understanding. Wish I encountered more people like that woman. Over the past few years I've encountered a few who are downright judgemental and nasty. C. Edited August 15, 2008 by cmuir Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted August 16, 2008 Hi V, I know you find this kind of interference annoying. I can understand that. But I think that the way you handled this situation meant that this woman actually came away having gained some understanding about autism. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted September 3, 2008 Hi V, I know you find this kind of interference annoying. I can understand that. But I think that the way you handled this situation meant that this woman actually came away having gained some understanding about autism. Absolutely, it's lovely when you get someone who is actually nice and tries to understand a little, instead of the usual looks and comments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
