Playdate mom worries about toddler
There is nothing necessarily "wrong" with a child who is on the autism spectrum; it is just part of the unique nature of that particular child. Parents should seek information about their child -- his social and physical development -- because this helps everyone to provide the support each unique child deserves to have.
You could ask this mother, "Did your doctor test 'Jimmy' for signs of being on the autism spectrum? Our doctor did a screening and it was very helpful." This may open a conversation with her, or may prompt her to do some research on her own.
I agree that having the results of this test could be very helpful to the parents and the child, and that early testing and educated intervention could be a game changer for this family.
Dear Amy: My husband and I met a couple of new friends at a wedding. Let's call them "Jill" and "Jack." They live not far from our home and we have become good friends.
I am traveling to France in two weeks with my husband.
Jill asked me if I could bring a certain brand of cream made in France back with us. She said it is not expensive.
I checked online and it is readily available. Should I tell her to get it online? Should I bring it from France? Should I buy it myself online and give it to her? It costs $43, and she didn't offer to pay for it. Maybe in France it's less pricy.
I don't want to be rude, but if it's a product you can get here in the U.S., why bother someone who is traveling?
What do you think?
-- Taxed Traveler
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