Hope and Faith Copes with Autism

By Kamau Austin, publisher Autism411.com

Don't feel hopeless if you find out a loved one has the Autism Spectrum disorder. For instance my daughter recently made great strides to overcome autism's challenges.

Like many autistic children she seemed anti-social, loud noises and bright lights bothered her, and standing in front of large groups of people would disorient her. We told some health professionals that she seemed to have a strong leaning in music. The health professionals told us that many autistic children like the sound of music, but were more than likely not going to be really talented in the field.

However, you have to have hope, faith, and believe in your child. We would always encourage our daughter to sing in the house and in the car. My brother-in-law would laugh and make some jokes about my daughter. And some child health professionals wouldn't let my daugther play with their children - like she had the plague.

But one of those professionals had to see my daughter chosen to sing in a community singing chorus. She was representing her school with other children chosen to represent their schools.

Ironically my daughter was chosen along with the daughter of the elitist health professional. She no doubt never saw that coming. To be honest I was even surprised. My daughter used to panic on stages in front of large numbers of people.

Her chorus leader told us my daughter had a beautiful voice. Most importantly she sang in front of thousands of parents in front of hot and bright lights - without crying. It goes to show you above all else should have faith, hope, and believe your child can cope with autism. Believe me God is still performing miracles.