Letting others in

I haven't ever done anything like this before, in fact technology isn't a strong point with me. The reason I'm blogging in this way is mainly as an attempt to reach a wider audience. I want to help my 23 year old autistic son write a book. He doesn't speak but uses facilitated communication whereby I support his arm and he points to letters to make up words on an alphabet board or computer keyboard. I'm hoping that this blog will provide us the opportunity to share Andrew's thoughts in order to reach a wider audience and let Andrew tell his story thus far. Andrew was diagnosed at age 2 with severe autism. The next time I blog the words will be Andrew's own, he would like to be known for who he is, not for who others may think he is. He has a story which he needs to tell and I'm hoping this forum begins a process of change for Andrew personally. We all desire to be accepted and understood, Andrew desires this more than most as for almost all his life others have judged him unfairly. Will continue later with Andrew's input. Elaine