LT,

I've mentioned before that I have a kid on the spectrum. If I was conversing as frequently and intimately as you do with your T, I would expect that he would tell me if I was under a mistaken impression. People who don't have kids on the spectrum do not know how hard that situation can be - only another ASD parent won't bat an eye if I talk about my son throwing scissors at a teacher and getting expelled (this was years ago). Other parents ask stupid questions like "Did you teach him to throw scissors?"

Your growth in dealing with these types of situations is improving so much.

I know others sometimes criticize your T - but I've always really liked him because it's clear that he is trying to learn how to effectively communicate with you and NOT treat you like ex-MC did - which caused a lot of turmoil. (I had my own personal version of your ex-MC in my life and the best thing I did was move on).