Swathi's Blog — autism speaks

Siri for a blood test with only mom for the first time.

Siri for a blood test with only mom for the first time.

Siri had blood test today.  She was so well behaved, she took the number and sat down for her turn.  She was listening to the numbers being called and was checking her slip to see if it’s hers. She patiently waited until they called hers and went to register.  After registration she had to wait for another line to be called where they do the actual blood draw. 

She went when called and sat with a smile on her gorgeous face.  The technician asked if we were related to the doctor to which she said “yes”. I was pleasantly surprised....


Would Siri care what people are saying about her ?

Would Siri care what people are saying about her ?

I wonder if Siri knows what people have been saying (complimenting) about her. Would she care? I don’t think so. She is a simple minded girl, make her world more predictable and be gentle with her, that is all she cares for. 

As a mom, I see her as a sweet, innocent, happy, content and a gentle girl. She works very hard and always loves to be helpful to others.  Teach her the way she can learn and I am confident she can learn any new skill.

Can't wait to see what else will come her way as she...


Siri's struggle with the volume of her speech ...

Siri's struggle with the volume of her speech ...

My Siri this morning before she walked out of the home.  Every morning before she takes off,...


I got more than what I thought I lost through my daughter Siri

I got more than what I thought I lost through my daughter Siri

I (mom) would often think about how I didn’t get to accomplish anything in life. Being available for my three beautiful children was awesome but then in life, apart from my family I didn’t do much.

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Siri loves to attend conferences and put up a vendor booth ...

Siri loves to attend conferences and put up a vendor booth ...

Siri loves to attend and participate at the conferences. She interacts with her customers only if they want her to do something as she gets anxious when spoken. 

For typical people like us we like if others talk with us and acknowledge our presence but the same will cause high anxiety for individuals with autism. 
Strange but true with my precious daughter Siri ♥️. 

Looking forward to many such ocassions this year and years to come.