Feathertail:
Thank you for your post. My son is 10 years old and was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome 2 years ago. We had a hard time at Church (we are in Branch), but once moving him back to the Ward (prior to the split), he has been doing wonderful. Even though our records still reside in the Branch and we attend the Ward, we know that we are doing the right thing for our son. He is growing in the Gospel, has no meltdowns (while at Church) and loves attending Church.
No, I have never wished my son was "cured" of autism. He has shown me things that I never would have noticed if he wasn't the person that he is. I love him just the way he is;)
I do have a suggestion. Since you write beautifully, why don't you submit an article to the Ensign about your struggles at Church? There are thousand (or more) members who have no idea what autism is, nor what it is like to have autism in a neurotypical world.
As a parent, thank you again!!
Dawn
