Too close to home

As I continue to explore information about Aspergers and Autism Spectrum Disorder, I often come across resources that I connect with.  I will be watching a video or reading someone's story and I find my chest getting tight and tears running down my checks.

Well, today was one of those days.  I don't know why I haven't watched it before but today I watched Lizard Girl.  A 15 minute BBC video that has won the following awards

WINNER CHILDREN'S BAFTA: BEST PRIMARY
WINNER THE JAPAN PRIZE: BEST PRIMARY
NOMINATED THE JAPAN PRIZE: JURY AWARD
HIGHLY COMMENDED SMHAFF AWARDS: BEST DRAMA

As I watched the video, I thought I was doing okay.

Yes this felt very familiar to me
Yes I could understand all the subtle messages in this video
Yes I have experienced similar events with my children

The power in this video is that it tells its story from the perspective of a ten year old girl called Sam who has Aspergers.  She is often misunderstood and this is portrayed really well in this video.

I had moments of connection between Sam and my boys.  I had moments of connection with Sam's mum and younger sister.  It felt very real to me and the tears snuck out of my eyes.

It is good to know that others go through the same experiences as me!
It is great to find a video that shows others what it is like!

So as the purpose of this blog is to share what it is like to walk in our shoes,  I really wanted to share this video and my reaction with you.

Click image to watch the video