Treasure Your Friends!

It's been talked about on a previous show, but Jim felt compelled to address what may be the single most disheartening thing for autistic children to overcome: getting the "cold shoulder." From being laughed at to having someone not want you around, it's hard on the kids and maybe even harder on their parents who want the best for their children, including trying to ensure that they develop a group of friends. Jim brings up a good point in that there are kids out there that, for whatever reason, just "get it' and are eager to embrace and become friends with autistic kids. Jim says we should treasure these special friends and not worry too much about the ones that don't "get it." In time maybe they will!