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This was posted on FB this week and cross posted on many autism sites with majority positive response from autistic parents:
"The neatest thing happened to me today. I was at target and went to try on clothes. I was with Jared by myself. (I usually take him in the dressing room ignoring all the strange stares) The Lady(Chandra) looked at him and before I could say a word. Told Jared, " you can't go in there, but sit here with me… read more
posted 10 months ago by A MyAutismTeam User
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I love love love when I do run into people who understand. I parked by a car covered with Autism awareness stickers and we had the most short… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
We don't try clothing on a store. We take whatever we like, pay for it, & try it on @ home. If we don't like how this look on… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
if I really found a store person who could handle this, i would spend an hour in the changing room sobbing. BUT i would never blindly turst… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I agree that without knowing all the details it's difficult to say. I personally would not feel safe leaving my child with someone I… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Thank you for posting this. I always take my son with me, but he's still under 5yrs. I suppose a lot will depend on when he is older… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
wow - that was a lot of info on ADA - thank you. My comment was assuming the store has seperate small rooms for each shoppers privacy, but… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I guess I'm the bull in the China closet when it comes to my moderately Autistic 7 year old who doesn't have the focus to get on the… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I just avoid changing rooms. I just find a sitter (which yes, can be difficult) or buy what I think will work and try them on at home, return… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
About 2 years ago, we were horrified to discover our adult son was STILL pulling his slacks/shorts down to use the toilet for #1 at a public… read more
posted 8 months ago
