I don't call it special needs
I don't call it disability
I'll call it special
You see there is a young man
That sees world differently
Very intelligent
And the light of my life
Take away the step
I call you my son
You wouldn't know by passing by
His daily struggles
He cant speak
Or express his feelings inside
And still his heart is so real and so pure
Brings me joy
Just with his laugh
Brightens my day
With every smile
There is not one bad day for me
When it comes to him
He doesn't like hugs
He doesn't like kisses
He is not being mean or rude
Or caring any less
He sometimes repeat himself
We all do
I won't get frustrated by
All tantrums fights and tears
Because that is way he expresses
His frustration his fears
He might cover his ears
But that doesn't mean he's ignoring you
He sometimes hear multiple things at once
And doesn't like loud noise
He sees and hears everything
That is one of the many things
That makes him unique
Don't be so quick to stare
Or look at him the wrong way
Just try to walk a mile in his shoes
And see the world he sees everyday
Be patient with him
Be kind to him
Open your mind
Open your heart
Don't judge
Because you can't understand
This beautiful autistic creation from God
©mrsadams
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