SuperPizzaBoy inherited his Dad’s coordination genes, which means that he doesn’t have any. He also has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism, which makes it worse. He really can’t keep track of his body in space. To help, Sweetie got him hooked up with Mr. J for tumbling lessons. SPB has been seeing Mr. J for about a year. I haven’t attended a lesson in quite some time but Wednesday night I got to see them work together. I was amazed. SPB has gotten lots stronger and better.
Mr. J is a saint. Working with kids on the autism spectrum requires lots of patience. I mean lots of patience. No, I mean lots and lots of patience. Something that I often lack. I don’t know how Mr. J does it. But whatever he does, works.
Sweetie is great at finding talented guys like Mr. J to help with our son. Way to go Sweetie, you also Mr. J, and you SuperPizzaBoy!
What a great picture! I have been watching that new show Parenthood, which features a couple with a son who has Asperger’s.
What a gift to find a patient teacher for your son!
Yogi, I worked in a school as librarian for many years. I really enjoyed the Asperger’s kids. I know they have a hard road to travel, but they were some of the brightest and most interesting people I have ever met, and I won’t forget a single one of them.
@Clairz – We have come to know quite a few kids with Aspergers and you are right. They are all very special. They are also unique. No two of them are alike.
Oh my goodness, not only can SPB sing, he can also do gymnastics. There has to be a Vegas act there somewhere…
Sweetie is absolutely the best at finding these resources. I might have to get the info from her for Michael.
I am amazed that SPB is doing back handsprings!!