The Most Important Thing

The most important thing I've learned through this experience is to realize that children like Samuel aren't Autistic.  They are children with Autism.  This doesn't define who they are.  It is just a small part of them.  Whenever Samuel gets frustrated with his situation, I remind him of this and it calms him down.  I am so very thankful for all the support my friends, family, and job have provided me with.  I love my son just the way he is.