14 Miles |
| Published: November 5, 2007, 11:22 am |
| Tags: charlisms, sports, asd, aspergers, autism, autistic, bike, bike ride, children, education, family, google, health, maps, pdd nos, portland, transportation |
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When we got back from Charlie’s piano lesson, I found Jim sitting in front of his computer and clicking here and there on Google Maps. “Are you planning a running route?” I asked. “No—Charlie and I are going to go on a long bike ride,” Jim answered. “Long,” as it turned out, meant 14 miles, give or take, across four towns (well, one is very small). Jim and Charlie took their usual route but, at the turnaround point, kept on going, thoroughly to Charlie’s consternation and sense of order. Jim noted that Charlie made it quite clear he would not go farther and called out for me (something he is much less likely to do when I am around…….). But Jim, as he has since the long-ago days when he pulled on the tricycle handlebars and I crouched and helped Charlie move the pedals with his feet—-he just did not seem sure how to coordinate his legs and feet and everything—-kept assuring Charlie “you can do it, [ Full article ] |
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