My sons high school graduation picture – he earned that diploma!

When I look at my son, when I watch him when he doesn’t know I am watching

I see friendly

kind

thoughtful

sensitive

inquisitive

smart

outgoing

creative

talkative

agile

For all these reasons and so many more

Take the time to get to know my son, who will always be my boy even though he is a man.

Do yourself a favour and speak to him a while . . . it will change your life like it has mine.

The fact that he has Autism, Bipolar Disorder or an Intellectual Disability does not define him.

Diagnosis do not define him – these qualities listed here and many more – those help define him.

Take the time to get to know my son for who he is.

Happy Autism Awareness Day. Happy Everybody Matters Day.