One of the autistic quirks that Tad possesses in full is scripting.  Scripting is where the person in question memorizes a book, a TV show, or a movie, and then uses that “script” to talk, adapt, or role play.  In Tad’s case, he does all three.  And it is completely compulsive.  As annoying as it […]

“Mama, look at me!” What are you doing, Tad? “I in a kayak, Mama!” Notes to self:  Learn to kayak.  Take boy kayaking someday.  Also, do not let boy go kayaking by himself – we may never see him again. In the meantime, he can kayak all he wants in the backyard.

Tad definitely possesses a sense of humor.  The better part is, he possesses a sense of humor that is easily understood by other people.  (This, again, is one of those rarer qualities among autistic children – they often do not “get” what makes other people laugh.) If you ever watch America’s Funniest Videos with him, […]

Beware the Wild Baby! He roams around without purpose or direction, looking to infect you with his cuteness! His rampage is lethal! You have all been warned.