This afternoon Sam and I watched Mae play soccer with her team. A little blonde boy, who is also a player was seated nearby. Mae's and boy's soccer mentors took advantage when Mae chose to engage with him and suggested they pass the ball. With much encouragement they passed the ball a few times before Mae headed off to do something else. Sam explained to the little boy and his family, "She has autism." Hearing him explain his sister's behavior in a place where explanations aren't necessary struck me as funny. I laughed out loud.
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In retrospect, I realize Sam wants people to love his sister as he does. When Sam perceives her social cues are confusing, his job is to be her translator.
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