Sunday, February 17, 2008
17 february 2008
i went to my mum old friend house yesterday
near old airport road.
she was looking after her nephew's son.
it really is very sad
because he is autistic.
a very sad thing.
he is turning 7 soon but is unable to go to a neighbourhood school
and has to go to a special school.
he is not mentally retarded or anything.
its just that
he seems things inverted.
like we read words and alphabets in the right way,
he reads in an inverted way.
so basically he sees his life through inverted images or like looking into a mirror.
but he is quite handsome for a 7 year old and has beautiful eye lashes.
if you know anyone who is autistic,
do not pity them.
instead encourage them and show them that they are not very different from us.
accepting them and praising them is the best thing too.
when he finished his food we praised him.
we gave him rewards for anything he did well.
i feel that it is rather sad but the parents have no choice and they did not choose to have an autistic child
but we must applaud their bravery in continuing with life and having the strength
to live life and provide for this special child.
when we were leaving the house last night
he suddenly came and gave me a hug.
i was surprised and found it a sweet gesture because
i did not really play with him
just talked to him.
when he was hugging me he seemed kinda sad to see us leave.
i did not really want to stop hugging him because he was like a little bear.
anyway he was very sweet
and i valued this day of my life.
the next time i see him
i really want to tell him
that
you are special. you are unique.
you may encounter many ugly things in life later on
but do not be afraid to face and overcome them.
no matter what others may say about you,
just lift your head up high and be a gentlemen.
because if you have done nothing wrong and yhour conscience is clear,
there is nothing to be afraid of.
YOU are capable of greater things.
although he may not understand this at such a tender age
hopefully it will make an impact in his life later on.
each and everyone of us is unique and special in our own way.
never forget this.
hope to change the world's thinking,
simply simple me (:
feel the beat. [10:05 PM]
