It was amazing because it was a REAL WAVE, not something that he HAD to do or had been trained to do…No…he “emotionally felt” this wonderfully simple and yet powerfully complex gesture.

Of course, what makes this situation so noteworthy is the fact that my son was diagnosed with Aspergers.  What is a wave to someone with Aspergers? Certainly, my son never understood the meaning emotionally.  And now…NOW he DID!!!

His eyes were alive and danced with understanding and emotional awareness.  This made my heart leap, and every fiber of my being exploded in a crescendo of happiness.  I thought to myself and even spoke aloud, “He’s going to be ALL RIGHT…”, and my eyes filled with joy unsurpassed.

Since that “Wave”, there have been many more small and yet huge gestures of emotional awareness and fellow feeling shown and my heart applauds each one.  We have seen “blowing kisses”, “winks”, “grins and smiles of enjoyment”, “thumbs-up gestures” and of course “waves” of hello and goodbye…all accompanied by the most beautiful eye contact you have ever seen!  Those olive-green eyes of awareness and understanding are by far the dreamiest and most breathtaking that I have ever gazed upon.

As these emotional “jewels” manifest themselves, other less desirable traits seem to be diminishing.  Things such as anxiety, frustration, and fear.  His demeanor seems calmer, happier, and more secure.  As a matter of fact, this calmer and happy state has had a runoff effect on the entire family.  There is a peacefulness that has settled in our home and it has replaced worry and apprehension.

There are many tiny miracles around us and we experience them in many ways everyday…some of these are as simple as a smile, or a

…“WAVE”…

By: Kimberly Larochelle