tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post8496832772303717107..comments2024-03-28T22:20:25.528-06:00Comments on Airing My Laundry, One Post At A Time...: Will My Son With Autism Ever Drive?AiringMyLaundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-84810989106703731312019-03-02T22:36:49.681-07:002019-03-02T22:36:49.681-07:00I think it is possible. Look how awesome he is! Bu...I think it is possible. Look how awesome he is! But if not, it will still be ok. Ruth Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259906547371734910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-79278785804292157402019-03-02T19:37:53.922-07:002019-03-02T19:37:53.922-07:00I believe anything is possible. He may just surpri...I believe anything is possible. He may just surprise you. There is nothing wrong with public transportation. Not everyone drives. 1stopmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217335042282895236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-39243755772966545102019-03-02T17:51:27.122-07:002019-03-02T17:51:27.122-07:00Everyone blooms at their own pace, and I think it ...Everyone blooms at their own pace, and I think it is great that you're waiting to see if and when your son is ready. My oldest never got a driver's license. I was worried how that would turn out for her, but she uses public transportation. Now with Uber and Lyft, it is even easier to get around. Bethhttps://www.dailydogtag.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-44580444043331686642019-03-02T08:44:05.499-07:002019-03-02T08:44:05.499-07:00This is an amazing post and so spot on! I can rela...This is an amazing post and so spot on! I can relate to both the worries and the joys that parenting a son with autism brings. It's important to remember that they do everything in their own time, and if not, that's okay too.Marcie W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12374301448113266485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-6270163218233700372019-03-02T08:40:15.116-07:002019-03-02T08:40:15.116-07:00That's the spirit! Everyone is capable of anyt...That's the spirit! Everyone is capable of anything. That being said, I believe he'll drive sooner or later.Lynndeehttps://www.athousandcountryroads.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-19968941482721257082019-03-02T07:27:05.424-07:002019-03-02T07:27:05.424-07:00It might take a little while but I'm sure he w...It might take a little while but I'm sure he will get there. I didn't start driving until I was about 20.Melanie Edjourianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030071534966771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-18080284640496442092019-03-01T21:04:26.442-07:002019-03-01T21:04:26.442-07:00I know people who didn't feel ready to drive u...I know people who didn't feel ready to drive until their 30s! There's nothing that says 16 is the magic age. Heck, I'd be happy if they bumped that up to 20.Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-90259402980230511882019-03-01T20:20:50.687-07:002019-03-01T20:20:50.687-07:00You'll know if and when he is ready. I wouldn&...You'll know if and when he is ready. I wouldn't worry to much about it yet. Driving is complicated and I honestly think 16 is a bit young to cope with it. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11241544539705243197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-39364589390023454522019-03-01T17:52:13.109-07:002019-03-01T17:52:13.109-07:00I think it's different for everyone. I'm s...I think it's different for everyone. I'm sure that he will let you know if and when he's ready.The Super Mom Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12521867345269082955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-32648088605182245882019-03-01T12:06:32.657-07:002019-03-01T12:06:32.657-07:00Great post! I'm sure he will drive some day an...Great post! I'm sure he will drive some day and if not then not everyone drive anyway. Some of my friends don't drive and they are absolutely fine that they have to use bus or train. Leelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00017098579421961734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-62867041724318048622019-03-01T08:47:36.167-07:002019-03-01T08:47:36.167-07:00oh wow- this is super interesting to read- you hav...oh wow- this is super interesting to read- you have such a great support with your son and really appreciate sharing such an intimate moment for you all- i think there isn't too much pressure on and you're being an awesome mom Caits Cozy Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102153432800989809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-67021712629364454962019-03-01T08:22:32.919-07:002019-03-01T08:22:32.919-07:00I know with the great support you give him your so...I know with the great support you give him your son he will succeed in whatever he tries. Your story is heart warming and touching.Melissa Chapmanhttp://thestatenislandfamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-57165801081904360082019-03-01T06:14:43.894-07:002019-03-01T06:14:43.894-07:00True - not everyone drives - and that is A-OK. Whe...True - not everyone drives - and that is A-OK. Whether he drives or not, I love that there's no pressure on him either way. Alli Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02012225029561499355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-81653333700741837602019-03-01T05:28:53.616-07:002019-03-01T05:28:53.616-07:00Perhaps in a few more years he might be interested...Perhaps in a few more years he might be interested in driving. If that doesn't happen well than okay. Public transportation is available.candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082238123921950824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-82317617500136677392018-08-03T08:51:10.279-06:002018-08-03T08:51:10.279-06:00What a handsome young man and like you said not ev...What a handsome young man and like you said not everyone drives. I am 52 and I didn't learn to drive until my ex decided he was leaving and I had to learn as there wasn't any buses around us. So I drover until I became Pregnant with my son and then I didn't want to drive as I didn't want to take the chance of hurting him and he is turning 11 in Dec and I can drive and one day I might but for the past 11 years I haven't drove and I don't miss it as I feel safer with others driving me and my son around.Glenda Cateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432230990319413441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-60723556791001269202017-11-21T05:43:04.934-07:002017-11-21T05:43:04.934-07:00Life is definitely not easy when you have a kid bo...Life is definitely not easy when you have a kid born with a disability. My daughter also has autism and she's six now and still has no words. I am hoping that she will have a few words some day. Keeping my hopes up 😀Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764741990728445986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-15193747417759795542017-11-20T06:25:09.603-07:002017-11-20T06:25:09.603-07:00Oh. Honestly I don't have any idea about kids ...Oh. Honestly I don't have any idea about kids with autism. But I believe that he'll do good in everything and anything.Cheihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04149095147097395567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-67867134855658395072017-11-20T06:02:50.096-07:002017-11-20T06:02:50.096-07:00He's such an angel! I know in the future, he&#...He's such an angel! I know in the future, he'll be able to drive too with proper practice.emman damianhttp://thetennisfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-66849749243916593672017-11-20T05:07:10.381-07:002017-11-20T05:07:10.381-07:00It takes a strong person to raise a child, no matt...It takes a strong person to raise a child, no matter what the circumstances. Hey, it could be a blessing in disguise and who knows, maybe one day he will surprise you, just like he did with his speech! <br />Hannah Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944136201595844277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-84375954911565450442017-11-20T01:14:14.495-07:002017-11-20T01:14:14.495-07:00The sky's the limit! There is no need in lett...The sky's the limit! There is no need in letting something as trivial as driving stop him from pursuing his dreams in life! Ruth Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259906547371734910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-56620631199870660812017-11-19T20:12:24.712-07:002017-11-19T20:12:24.712-07:00He will do great in anything as he has a mother li...He will do great in anything as he has a mother like you. God bless you both. He is super cute. lots of love.acupofassamteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11914801045196926454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-70576043313763648862017-11-19T13:25:20.486-07:002017-11-19T13:25:20.486-07:00With your support he can conquer the world. You ar...With your support he can conquer the world. You are an amazing mother.Angela Milneshttp://theinspirationedit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-35392526773393112182017-11-19T08:38:36.884-07:002017-11-19T08:38:36.884-07:00Your son is going to be fine, whether or not he ge...Your son is going to be fine, whether or not he gets a drivers license or not. You are a great mom and he will reach greater heights with you supporting and encouraging him everyday. Dogvillshttp://www.dogvills.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-82460320059110536402017-11-19T08:30:37.436-07:002017-11-19T08:30:37.436-07:00He sounds like a strong determined young man. I...He sounds like a strong determined young man. I'm sure you will all come to the best decision for him when the time is right.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889287664664693966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-10081286274615085092017-11-19T01:25:05.684-07:002017-11-19T01:25:05.684-07:00I think kids will drive when they are ready, autis...I think kids will drive when they are ready, autism or not. My oldest niece just turned 18 and just learned how to drive. She doesn't have autism but she wanted to do it on her own terms and I feel like your son will too. He will do it on his own terms when he's ready, if he's ready. It sounds like he will do great things one day!!riccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982176886070833483noreply@blogger.com