Because of Parker

Time Alone Isn't Always a Bad Thing

Some parents might jump to the conclusion that they need to pay attention if their child wants to spend time alone. I've been watching Parker's routine lately. School reports that he's loving recess, especially kickball with his peers.

That melts my heart.

Parker had a long day. He had a long day full of great things. Today was the Museum of Science field trip. The one that takes an hour on the bus just to get there. Parker was great. Yes, he yelled a couple times, but all things considered, he did well. Then came the walking around the museum, the lightning show, the exhibits, and then the bus ride home. Another hour.

Made it back to school just in time to jump on his other bus to Ready Set Connect for ABA. 5 o'clock comes and I pick him up. Good session today, albeit goofy.

Goofy Parker = Tired Parker.

Get home, Protein Mac & Cheese, 5 strawberries, Polar lemon seltzer. Parker sits with me at the kitchen island, watching Mickey, responding to emails, watching Sarah cook. He stands up, grabs a cold seltzer and walks upstairs. I checked on him a few minutes later. He's in Ava's bedroom, playing with blocks. His moves are slow, he looks at me, picks up his tablet and lays down. It's at this point when he gestures for me to leave the room.

Parker decided he had enough socialization, enough noise, enough time with others. Naturally, a parent of a child on the spectrum might wonder if something's off when their child chooses to be alone. Nothing's wrong, maybe it's just a nice, full day.