Autism affects some 2 million people in the United States and tens of millions worldwide. In the past their world was impenetrable to outsiders. Today we have a better grasp of autism, allowing us a glimpse of what it’s like to live in the mind of an autistic.
Mommy is looking. Why is Mommy looking? I like it when Mommy pours milk. In a cup. The sippy cup. Sippy is a good girl. Sippy doesn’t spill. Sippy is Malki’s cup. Malki’s cup. Malki’s cup. Malki’s cup.
Where’s Malki’s cup? Why doesn’t Mommy get Malki’s cup? I said to Mommy I want a drink. I said it. “Malki do you want milk?” Mommy asked and I said “Malki do you want milk?” I said it.
Oh no! Why is Mommy putting the milk in the frige? I’m thirsty! Why won’t Mommy get Sippy? Why won’t Mommy give me a drink? I said it! Why doesn’t Mommy hear me? I said it! I said it!
MALKI DO YOU WANT MILK! MALKI DO YOU WANT MILK! MALKI DO YOU WANT MILK!
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