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7 months, 3 weeks ago
by Heather

We've moved on to bigger and better things! M&S no less!!!!! Son walked into a pyramid of fine wines in the centre of an aisle. The noise of smashing glass must have been heard in the next county!!!! My son fled the scene with my friend in close pursuit leaving me red faced trying to catch the flying glass! Strangely enough the security guards were thanking me....I managed to save about 20 of the 50 bottles and they thought I was a hero!!! Hope they don't watch the CCTV too closely and see that the lad was actually holding my hand as we entered!

7 months, 2 weeks ago
by Marie

Awe heather, you have a time of it , dont you, I am sure they would understand, well I hope they would, but you never know with some people, I think I would be sooking the wine off the floor, never mind catching the bottles.

1 month, 1 week ago
by natashailg

i'd like to share recent encounter - my son 15 (ASD, LDs) often goes up to random people in street grabs them etc. some people freak out.

latest in Hampstead, we come out of Starbucks and I turn round and he is mauling a teen with curly hair, grabbing his shoulder..

"i am sorry" I say "he thinks he knows you"

"he does," says teen.

"does he?" i ask, confused... then thining you do look familiar..

"yes, I am on the telly.."

me : "oh. yes. right..."

it was actor daniel roche aka Ben from Outnumbered.

a true star and totally nonplussed.

1 month, 1 week ago
by Marie

Just a wee reminder to everyone to stay strong and dont let the dissaproving looks or comments get to you, apologise for any mishaps our children make, but if not accepted, just walk away, keep your chin up and be proud of your child, dont let anyone stop you going out and about. It is very disheartening , but I get comments and looks all the time and I do sometimes let it get to me too, but not for long. Keep on laughing and having fun, lifes too short

1 month, 1 week ago
by DeeMarie

My son is fascinated by hands and will often grab people's hands and study them as well as holding them. When crossing roads I often find I have added company as he's holding onto someone as we cross. I think the biggest line we've had is 5 people all holding hands crossing the road.

1 month ago
by Marie

My son just generally likes to touch peoples jackets or point out something about them that he finds unusual. Awkward sometimes, especially when he starts to question the police.

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