Showing posts with label Asperger's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asperger's. Show all posts

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Touching Interview by Joshua of his Mom

Joshua has Asperger's and in an interesting twist to the StoryCorp project he interviewed his mom in I this touching piece.

Joshua Littman, a 12-year-old boy with Asperger’s syndrome, interviews his mother, Sarah. Joshua’s unique questions and Sarah’s loving, unguarded answers reveal a beautiful relationship that reminds us of the best—and the most challenging—parts of being a parent. Read more here



Q&A from StoryCorps on Vimeo.

A reminder to all of us - some of the choice quotes/questions from straight talking Joshua:

  • I feel like everyone seems to like Amy more... she's the perfect little child
  • I have better quality friends but less quantity
  • Did I turn out to be the son you wanted me to b when I was born - did I meet your expectations
  • I was the one who made you a parent
  • Ever thought you couldn't cope with having a child
I am humbled by both mother and son.