Reminder for my Autism Parents. Building Real trust takes time. My kiddo reminded me that small, patient steps can grow into real connection. Give it time, and give each other grace.
Almost a year ago, I hired a new pca, a personal care assistant for my son. Building relationships and trust takes time. You can't rush the connection. But time, patience, and a little understanding, that's where the magic happens.
Autism parents, I want to remind you that building relationships and trust takes time. And my kiddo is the best reminder of that, because almost a year ago, I had hired a new pca, a personal care assistant for him. And it's been a slow, steady process. More time together each week. Small steps, quiet moments. Sometimes that looks like the pca just sitting nearby, not pushing, not starting a conversation, just being there. And for months, my kiddo's favorite phrase has been goodbye, see you tomorrow, and telling him to leave.
But last night, for the first time, when it was time for the PCA to actually leave, my son asked him to stay. He patted the couch next to him, and he had him sit for another 20 minutes, just the two of them peacefully hanging out. And that is a huge win. And it didn't happen overnight. It happened because both of them gave each other time and space to build trust. And honestly, that's true in so many of our relationships. You can't rush the connection. You can't barge in and expect everything to have an instant connection.
But time, patience, and a little understanding, that's where the magic happens. So remember this when your patience is wearing a little thinner.
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