I think my son has finally turned the “autism” corner. He is no longer nearly as agitated as he used to be by his sister. Recently, I was SCREAMING at Phoebe to calm down during a meltdown to which I heard…”Mom? How do you expect Phoebe to calm down when you are screaming..Calm DOWN!” Wow- that was a reality check at it’s best. I had to agree with him. He is completely right. I have put tremendous pressure on this child- unintentionally. He has an absent father (for the most part), and a sister with special needs. I worry about his growth, his sensitivity, his happiness, and how he will cope with all this pressure. Then he looks me in the eyes and says things like…”MOM..hello it’s autism…remember? And I have to agree with him. I think he may actually be starting to understand it more than I do. What a strong person he is and will be. Thanks little man…you make life so much easier to deal with.