Our experiments with Autism - A never ending journey

  So, this Sunday we had another get together and as always, I talked to Akshat about his experiences... Sharing the conversation (with his permission, of course) we had today only... 20-12-2022 M. So, we had another get together this Sunday…How was your experience… A. it was manageable. M. Oh…Really! A. Yes. M. How it became manageable for you? A. with trying. M. Oh...That’s really great…What and how did you try? A.   I tried to be very mindful while dealing with sensory issues. M. Amazing! So you are putting your  conscious efforts and  learning to be tolerate and becoming an observer… A. Yes. M. So, what kind of sensory issues you were having there... A. Sound, dirty smell. M. Hmm…But you managed… You need not to always bear it…But these kind of situations also offers an opportunity to be tolerant at times and more importantly, you will learn to observe your mind as well as others. A. no…in these situations with so many people I cannot be...

 Posting after almost two months. Challenges are normal now and an intrinsic part of our life. So, without thinking too much, we are just flowing with the flow and enjoying the time to the fullest. As usual, I am sharing a conversation between me and Akshat. An interesting conversation happened after a long time. The conversation completed in 10 days... 6-12-22 M. We went to Didi’s birthday party last Friday…Do you remember? A. Yes. M. How was it...I forget to ask you... A. it was very uncomfortable to sit there. M. Hmm…What was bothering you? A. dance, singing horribly. M. Hmm…Was there anyone singing? I don’t remember… A. Yes… they were all singing. M. Ohhk…So you don’t like it? A. No M. But they were simply enjoying their friend’s birthday and expressing their enjoyment through dancing and singing… A. Ok…But I do not enjoy mingling with others. M. Ohhk…Then how do you enjoy and celebrate? A. I work seriously with my passion and that is my celebra...