We have friends with a son, about a year younger than my seven-year-old, who is also Autistic. Unlike my son, his symptoms are very different, his struggles much more significant. His pediatrician (who is also our pediatrician, and who specializes in the treatment of pediatric Autistic Spectrum Disorders) has characterized him as "living in the now." Everything is about his immediate needs. His behavior primarily driven by the second of the three human brains, the Dog Brain.
You know, I often feel that way — driven by impulse. For someone who spends far too much time inside of his own head, I think I'm keenly in touch with my Dog Brain.
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