Between Spectrums

Acts of Bravery

Hey Readers

A month ago, a young man from New York named Tyler Gianchetta saved his mother from their burning car. Now we all heard many incredible stories of courage and bravery so what makes this any different? I'll tell you it's because he is autistic. They were driving to the West Hills. They were having a discussion. But then she didn't respond to him so Tyler asked if she was ignoring him and still no answer. Then she started to shake and as she was shaking they crashed into a tree. Then the car started to smoke. Now it's a fact that some autistic people can't handle stress as much so they would sometimes freak out or go some where to relax. So Tyler could have freaked out. But he didn't instead he just let instinct take over.

At the crash site people, as they drove by, saw that Tyler was pulling his unconscious mother from the burning vehicle. breaking his hand in the process. Then just a few seconds later the car exploded. When help came, the mother was taken to the hospital for multiple broken bones and is recovering as we speak. Now how she passed out is a mystery but all that matters is that they're both okay. Tyler's father praises his son for his bravery and always knew he is a great kid. Tyler's comment about being a hero was this.

"I say don't call me a hero, I'm not a hero yet until I know she's okay"

I think she will be. Thanks to the actions of her brave son.

We all can show acts of bravery. Whether it be responding to a situation or simply standing up for whats right each of us can courageously act. What Tyler did was truly incredible. It shows that whether one has autism or not we can act and have courage. As I work on the things I lack the courage of. I invite you, No I recommend you, to have courage and whether it's saving a life or showing kindness let the instinct of courage allow us to do what we need to do. Especially helping those with autism who show us that acts of bravery can happen anytime. it's up to you.

Please feel free to comment below and like us on Facebook if like what you read. And for more info on the story of Tyler please go to newyork.cbslocal.com and search for Tyler Gianchetta. And please if you have any questions about autism please comment below.

Thank you for your time

Tay Gallagher

Between Spectrums

To Those Who Care For The Autistic

Hey Readers

As you can tell from the title, I like to dedicate this post to those who take their time to take care of their loved ones who are in the spectrum.

A few weeks ago I saw a great movie called "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" Which stars Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio. In the movie we see that after his father's suicide Gilbert takes care of his family, including his mentally challenged brother Arnie, In the movie we see that Arnie like to go to the water tower and climb to the top, to the dismay of the towns people. And he likes to hide in the trees as Gilbert and his sisters look for him. Now it shows that Gilbert has a tough time being the man of the house and Arnie can be a hand full. But he stays because he cares about his family and knows that Arnie needs him the most.

I also saw some videos of parents of autistic children as they try to calm them down. In one video a father holds on to his autistic son as he has his meltdown. And when it appears that he isn't calming down his parents took him to a swing set and place him in a hammock like swing and they swing him and the sing a little song till he calms down. Another video shows that autistic child was just sitting on a chair and drawing till suddenly he started to scream, hit the wall, and hit himself. Then his mother places him on the ground, gets a couple of pillows for his head and feet, holds his arms as her husband holds the legs, and tells her son to breath. And it's till he calms down that they get off of him.

I know it's sometimes tough to care for someone with autism. But what you do for them as parents or guardians is greatly admired by all. Autism can be hard for the parents to deal with but it can also be rewarding because as you go through they're struggles with you them, you become closer to them. Just like how later on Gilbert grows closer to Arnie, you can grow closer to your loved ones with autism. So don't give up on them because they didn't give up on you.

Please feel free to check out the Facebook page or comment below if you have any questions about autism also go to Youtube type in autistic meltdown and see how some of the parents deal with their kids when the have a meltdown.

Thank you for your time

Tay Gallagher