Autism? or Awesomism? There is a world of difference!

As a parent I remember when I came to the MOMENT where I saw a CHOICE… and an OPPORTUNITY to explore the difference between Autism and Awesomism.  As a mom who has been mentored by Suzy Miller for several years now, I have had a profound shift in my perspective and no longer see autism in my child – only awesomism!

Here are just a few ways that I now see the difference…

THE LABEL

Autism: Feels heavy, a burden and limiting to a family’s lifestyle.

Awesomism: Brings about curiosity, surprise and delight as new possibilities present themselves.  I have witnessed that my kids use parts of their brains that I don’t have access too, are right-brain dominant and have wide-open sensory systems (five senses and beyond).  I am now intrigued and continue to learn from them as they approach life from their own unique vantage point.  We all learn from each other everyday as new possibilities present themselves when judgment is removed.

BEHAVIORS

Autism:  Can be exhausting and stressful when living with a child’s autistic behaviors.

Awesomism:  An opportunity to reflect on how I can learn about myself from my child’s behavior.   I have learned that these highly sensitive kids mirror their environment.  There is an opportunity for me to restrain from judging my child’s behavior first and to consider how this behavior is also part of my experience.  I have experienced MANY times that as I do this and find the opportunity for me to grow and shift, my child’s behavior can’t help but shift as well.

COMMUNICATING WITH WORDS

Autism: Disappointment that comes when you can’t get your child to speak (vocally).

Awesomism:  Again, another opportunity to learn about how to connect with my child without using vocal words.  I have found that there are so many possibilities that show up when we take the pressure off the child and ourselves to communicate vocally – and start to connect and build a relationship with them on the many other levels that become available.  For me, once I did this and bridged the gap and met my child where he was, the words began to naturally follow!

If this intrigues you in anyway… if you feel perked up by this in anyway, I encourage you to consider the Empowered Parent Program with Suzy Miller.  It is not only possible, but incredibly magical and enjoyable to shift into a new relationship with your family!

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