My Special Brothers
By Kathleen Buick
Editor's note: The opinions expressed herein are those of the author exclusively.
By Kathleen Buick
Editor's note: The opinions expressed herein are those of the author exclusively.
Some people like to write about themselves, but not me. I like to write about my loving thoughtful brothers and share with you what makes them special. You might call me crazy but there are lots of things you can learn about my brothers. My brother Billy is 8 years old and likes goose bump movies, taking baths, shopping and fashion. He loves summer so he can play in the water and jump on the trampoline. He gets very nervous during thunderstorms and likes to hang out with me and listen to stories. My other brother Bobby is 4 years old and likes cars, daddy's tools, dinosaurs, legos, trains and messing up the house just to name a few. Bobby has lots of energy and loves to laugh be silly and get into trouble. My brothers are the coolest brothers even though they get on my nerves and can be real annoying at times. I am their big sister so I guess that's what is to be expected and I love them for it.
My brothers are loving and kind and thoughtful not only to me but to everyone around them. They teach me knew things everyday and I have become such a good person because of who they are. In my family we see people for their abilities and what they have to offer. We don't put labels on people or put value on a person's medical diagnosis. We give people a chance by getting to know them for who they are and their interests. I have learned that from my parents as well as my little brothers. To me, my family is just like any other family we love each other, we respect each other and we help each other. Pretty typical if you ask me.
So what is so special about my brothers? They probably sound just like any other brother except that they have autism. You couldn't tell that from hearing about them and who they are and what they like. In fact you can't even tell they have autism from even looking at them. They look like anyone else you see at the park or the store except that they act somewhat different then most. Even though they have autism they both are like any other brother because they make messes and make me mad and like to play with things that don't belong to them. My brothers are special because they have touched so many people and helped people learn about autism and people with disabilities. My cousins, my aunts, my uncles, my grandparents, my friends and anyone else we know have a better understanding of people with disabilities and have learned to accept my brothers for who they are and for their abilities not their disability. My brothers are very special and their laughter, their smiles, and their spirit reach out and touch peoples' hearts. You can't help but like my brothers once you take the time to get to know them.
My brothers have given me so much so I try and give back to them by trying to be a good sister. I like to take Billy outside and teach him how to cross the street by looking both ways. I take him to my friend Mandy's house and he gets to play with her and her two sisters. They have also been touched by Billy's charm as they ask him back time and time again. It's an opportunity that I helped create, because Billy does not know many kids in our neighborhood since he goes to a school that is far from our house. Someday when Bobby is older I hope to do the same for him.
I think it's the coolest thing to have brothers with autism. Anyone can learn a lot from them, I have. You can learn kindness and respect towards others who may have a disability or might be different from you. If you take the time to get to know someone for who they are you might find out that person is special for more reasons then just their wheelchair, their braces, their eye glasses or the color of their skin. It is when you don't take the time and you let differences get in the way that you miss out on some of the best people you will even know. Everyone wants to be treated the same and have the same chances as everyone else. I think, why not, let it be so! Reach out to others, help one another and make the world a better place. You will feel great and be a better person and make a new friend in the process. Who knows it may even be my brother.
My brothers are loving and kind and thoughtful not only to me but to everyone around them. They teach me knew things everyday and I have become such a good person because of who they are. In my family we see people for their abilities and what they have to offer. We don't put labels on people or put value on a person's medical diagnosis. We give people a chance by getting to know them for who they are and their interests. I have learned that from my parents as well as my little brothers. To me, my family is just like any other family we love each other, we respect each other and we help each other. Pretty typical if you ask me.
So what is so special about my brothers? They probably sound just like any other brother except that they have autism. You couldn't tell that from hearing about them and who they are and what they like. In fact you can't even tell they have autism from even looking at them. They look like anyone else you see at the park or the store except that they act somewhat different then most. Even though they have autism they both are like any other brother because they make messes and make me mad and like to play with things that don't belong to them. My brothers are special because they have touched so many people and helped people learn about autism and people with disabilities. My cousins, my aunts, my uncles, my grandparents, my friends and anyone else we know have a better understanding of people with disabilities and have learned to accept my brothers for who they are and for their abilities not their disability. My brothers are very special and their laughter, their smiles, and their spirit reach out and touch peoples' hearts. You can't help but like my brothers once you take the time to get to know them.
My brothers have given me so much so I try and give back to them by trying to be a good sister. I like to take Billy outside and teach him how to cross the street by looking both ways. I take him to my friend Mandy's house and he gets to play with her and her two sisters. They have also been touched by Billy's charm as they ask him back time and time again. It's an opportunity that I helped create, because Billy does not know many kids in our neighborhood since he goes to a school that is far from our house. Someday when Bobby is older I hope to do the same for him.
I think it's the coolest thing to have brothers with autism. Anyone can learn a lot from them, I have. You can learn kindness and respect towards others who may have a disability or might be different from you. If you take the time to get to know someone for who they are you might find out that person is special for more reasons then just their wheelchair, their braces, their eye glasses or the color of their skin. It is when you don't take the time and you let differences get in the way that you miss out on some of the best people you will even know. Everyone wants to be treated the same and have the same chances as everyone else. I think, why not, let it be so! Reach out to others, help one another and make the world a better place. You will feel great and be a better person and make a new friend in the process. Who knows it may even be my brother.
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