Being An Autistic Child

It is too quiet. Mr. Fleischmann comes home from a long day of work to find one of his seven-year-old twins is missing. Frantically, he begins running around the house looking in every place she could possibly. He decides to check the park. There she is standing next to the swings, alone, in the park, at dusk, naked. This is Carly. In Carly’s Voice, the Fleishmann parents were like any other typical Canadian family. They have a son and a set of twin daughters that they adore. However, shortly after the birth of these twins, they could tell something was wrong. One of the twins, Carly, was falling behind developmentally in comparison with her sister, Taryn. This delay leads to Carly’s inability to complete simple milestone tasks and left her …show more content…
Moreover, I learned that as a parent of an autistic child, never giving up is a true sign of love. There will be times where one may struggle, lack patience, and be emotionally overwhelmed. More examples include, heartbreak, anger, anxiety and fear. The adjectives listed have a deeper meaning and goes far beyond what a “normal” child’s parent(s) may be experiencing. Something only one can understand first hand. However, aside from the stressful and exhausting times, looking at the bigger picture is key. Once one has the mindset of fulfilling ones full potential, it will be evident that the determination and consistency will come into play. Yes, it is and will be a journey, but everyone was born with a God given gift. Coming from the person who once held all her thoughts inside with no outlet, shows that anyone can shine when given the opportunity. Her words light up the sky by illustrating her true self: her personality, intellect, and most importantly, her …show more content…
Through the Internet and social media, Carly is capable of having a better understanding of what’s going on around her. By using her laptop and typing, “help teeth hurt” she is able to share her experiences and thoughts. This was a true sign of self-realization. Moreover, this simply illustrates what it means to be autistic within her writing. Even though Carly still struggles with all the symptoms of autism, she at least takes part in regular conversations on the computer. From the contact with her family to her therapists, and her “followers” she is able to feel like a part of a community. Something she never felt before because she felt like she was lost in the world of her own. Just the thought of being unable to complete the simplest tasks is draining. However, imaging the beaming radiant smile, Carly’s parents, receive is a constant, daily reminder that raising a child with special needs, doesn’t take a special family. It makes a family special. It takes a unique person and the bond of a loving, caring support system to create such a strong