The debate roars on about stem cell research, and also the causes of autism. But what I am interested in is stim research. I want to know how it makes Nat feel to open and close his hand and make sounds like, “Whooo,” and “Heem,” and every now and then, a “real” word (i.e., one that I understand, NT-centric that I am). Today he suddenly said,”No ants.” I looked at him and said, “No ants” in a room full of people talking, very quietly. He looked right at me and repeated it, then he grimaced. He shut his eyes tight and looked like he was in pain — because of me? Because of what I said? I agree, though. NO ANTS! Why can’t we share that? What’s so bad about my joining in?<\/p>\n
I just want to connect with him. Why does it always have to be HIS way?<\/p>\n
Just kidding. But really. At least he went in the ocean with me today, holding hands. And smiling his head off as the wave broke against his bony chest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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