No Small Victories

On the Autism journey no victory is small

We recognize and celebrate them all

Sitting at the table without running away

Rolling a ball, engaging in play

Hearing a direction and taking action

Sleeping 8 hours to our satisfaction

Time for shoes, you hold out your feet

A shapes puzzle you can now complete

Attending a party with no tears

Trying a new food, elicits cheers

Using walking feet to get where we’re going

Seeing new places with no tantrum throwing

Using one finger to touch a screen

Holding out your hands for us to clean

Letting your sister watch her show

Listening to us when we say no

Learning how to jump in a pool

Understanding and following a rule

Looking when your name is said

Falling asleep in your own bed

In all these things we take pleasure

Life with you is such a treasure