Brandon ordered his eyeglasses and I had said before in an earlier post he was successful. When he returned to pick them up an older man adjusted his frames and sent him on his way.  Brandon didn't take the time to look into the  mirror.  When he got home a neighbor said to Brandon, "Why are you wearing women frames with flowers and rhinestones all over them?"  Brandon took them off and looked at them and sure enough they were ladies frames.  He got back on the bus to return his glasses. The man said he was sorry that he gave him the women's frames instead of the mans.  When Brandon called me to tell me this story he began to laugh.  It's fantastic that Brandon was able to find humor at a time when he could have easily felt upset.  Brandon is making great progress.   Visit www.raisingbrandon.com

I found this on the Internet and it spoke to me.  It is one of the most beautiful compensations in life... that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. Ralph Waldo Emerson Visit www.raisingbrandon.com

I spoke to Brandon and he was delighted that he was able to order his new glasses by himself.   He was thrilled with the color and shape of the frames.  He was ever so pleased with the young gal Tiffany who was his sales clerk. She took great interest in Brandon and gave him plenty of time helping him to make a good choice.  These individual successes helps to build Brandon's self-esteem and self-worth.  Tiffany you made Brandon's day.  I can't thank you enough.  Visit www.raisingbrandon.com

Yesterday, Brandon's prescription sunglasses broke. He called me sounding quite concerned, because he didn't know what to do.  I call it parenting from a distance.  Over the phone I was able to give him many suggestions and solutions.  Brandon loves to have choices.  Don't we all?Visit www.raisingbrandon.com

It is Bullying Prevention Awareness Week.  How fantastic.  Being kind to others, especially if they are different.  I wish something like this was around when Brandon was growing up. For more information visit ASA autism society.org, and click on bullying for some ideas and suggestions from Pacer.   www.raisingbrandon.com