Push and Pull

Over the years we’ve learned when to push our son’s limits and when to stay put. Autism makes it a tricky dance some days. We’ve had a busy weekend with home projects, yard & garden work, and a couple graduation parties. He did well Saturday running errands and at the first graduation party, but today looks different. Today will likely look a lot like what is pictured here. Downtime and deep pressure therapy from Sunny are almost like a necessity after a busy schedule. Kind of like food and water are essential for survival, rest and recuperation are vital for Charlie’s ability to regulate his body and behavior. We have the second graduation party today an hour away from where we live. And we know today is not a day to push him past his limits. If we did, we know the outcome would not be good. So, today, we divide and conquer. Because that’s what our family needs today in order to thrive.