Tommy (“A Model for Autism Awareness”): Meadowlands (2 of 3)--Richard DeKorte Park of Secaucus NJ 09/26/2010

            Tommy, the son of our very close friends, Billy and Johanna, was a young boy at the time of these photos.  He has dealt with Autism, the kind of which prevents him from articulating his thoughts and feeling fully; however, he has always possessed a full range of emotions, and is never shy about an adventure.  His mom and dad are true models of the most admirable and loving parents, and have demonstrated time and time again, the genuine compassion and desire to make their boy’s life as rewarding as possible.  My wife and I have enjoyed our many outings together, and would return home at the end of the day with nothing short of amazement in how Tommy would, in his own way, manage to FEEL the experience and take something positive with him from the day.  He has a great capacity for keenly remembering all of his experiences, and makes is very clear about preferred events and those not so exciting.  Billy and Johanna have a way to deeply understand what he tries to convey, and constantly use indicators to provide him with the best opportunities to learn something new, while also having fun.  Things he sincerely enjoys are incorporated in their doings on a regular basis, but still, they routinely seek new experiences—sometimes resulting in additional favorite experiences, and sometimes realizing Tommy does not like certain things.  The patience demonstrated by our friends is nothing short of miraculous.  As difficult a situation as they face daily, their unwavering love for Tommy overrides all doubts and obstacles that would render most people helpless.  If there ever was a role model for parenting, not only for raising children with autism, but in all, Johanna and Billy should be the poster Mom and Dad. 
This nice summer day in 2010 had the Archer family joining us in the Meadowlands of NJ (see our ALBUMS on the Meadowlands to see the attraction…), a wonderful region of wetlands and wildlife right in the heart of the great metropolis and only a few miles from Manhattan.

Taken on: September 26, 2010

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