Lsufiregal
07/24/2013, 02:48 PM
A little background on my 7 year old son.
He has been asking for a reef tank since he was 3. I always knew he was different and when he was finally diagnosed with Autism, we have struggled for years to find something that would help us find a way to engage with him. He loved trains but wanted them in his room so he could play alone. This past Christmas I decided it was worth a shot and bought an established 60 gallon system. The difference in my child is night and day. He has learned things I cannot teach like empathy. We recently upgraded to the 220 and he is really coming out of his shell. Our local club has accepted him and I think that has made him realize his possibilities are endless. I think he finally feels like he belongs somewhere. He can't wait to grow up and open his own fish store, growing up was a scary concept before this.
I'm sorry this part is not allowed~dc
He has been asking for a reef tank since he was 3. I always knew he was different and when he was finally diagnosed with Autism, we have struggled for years to find something that would help us find a way to engage with him. He loved trains but wanted them in his room so he could play alone. This past Christmas I decided it was worth a shot and bought an established 60 gallon system. The difference in my child is night and day. He has learned things I cannot teach like empathy. We recently upgraded to the 220 and he is really coming out of his shell. Our local club has accepted him and I think that has made him realize his possibilities are endless. I think he finally feels like he belongs somewhere. He can't wait to grow up and open his own fish store, growing up was a scary concept before this.
I'm sorry this part is not allowed~dc