A few months ago I read about a Saturday morning austism football club. We tried to take him but as soon as we parked he got so anxious and wouldn’t get out the car. He started to get really upset, so we left.
Next to the football pitches is a golf club with a lovely cafe, which I have just discovered. It was another lovely day so I thought it would be nice to go to the cafe and sit outside with a juice and cake.
I asked him if he wanted to go out for juice and a donut, of course he did, so off we went.
As soon as we drove in he got so anxious, but I told him we weren’t going to football we were going for juice and a donut. He calmed a bit but I could tell he was still really anxious.
We got him out the car ok and took a hand each to walk into the cafe. I felt him slowing down, but we kept walking not making a fuss hoping this would put him at ease, knowing he was safe.
We got in ok and I took him straight to the counter to pick a donut. He relaxed after this and we had a lovely time sitting in the sun.
Today was a good day !
Super Autism Mum 