Don't get mean or mad..

What makes a great day for a child with Autism has a lot to do with the parents. Gee, how do I know that, well I'm a Mom of an Autistic Child. And believe or not I learned how to respond (rather than react to Jacob) from my Horse Instructor. Never get "mean or mad." Staying calm is such a big part of the equation for our little guy. The calmer we stay the easier it is for him to settle back down. So for today, my motto for new parents of a child with special needs, "Don't get mean or mad."