I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in almost identical similar situations with my almost 4 year old non m-verbal autistic daughter. At doctors offices, playgrounds, libraries, ymcas, you name it. That look of disturb and disgust, it’s so hard to shake. shame on them. (Especially after you specifically calling to update Isla’s special needs in this particular situation.) I see you and I feel you. I love all that you write.
Thank you so much for your support. And I'm so sorry that you've also experienced this. We do so much to try to mitigate situations like this...and so it's especially disappointing that it happened at a pediatrician's office and what should be considered a safe space.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in almost identical similar situations with my almost 4 year old non m-verbal autistic daughter. At doctors offices, playgrounds, libraries, ymcas, you name it. That look of disturb and disgust, it’s so hard to shake. shame on them. (Especially after you specifically calling to update Isla’s special needs in this particular situation.) I see you and I feel you. I love all that you write.
Thank you so much for your support. And I'm so sorry that you've also experienced this. We do so much to try to mitigate situations like this...and so it's especially disappointing that it happened at a pediatrician's office and what should be considered a safe space.