Just to Touch Basis

Had a few minutes before bed time and thought I'd post a couple of things I noticed with Kendall this last week.  We went back to school today for Madison's last day before Christmas break.  The second grade put their play on again for the primary school and this time Kendall did very well also.  A lady ask Kendall if she could sit with her and this made Kendall a bit uncomfortable.. BUT she managed.  

I'm thinking about having Kendall a shirt made to wear when we are out in public that says... "I have Asperger's, please don't touch me."  We went into a store this afternoon and Kendall as always wanted a stuffed animal. (She has a passion for animals) She picked out this huge stuffed snake.  While in line to check out a little old lady behind us decided to reach over and toss the end of the snake over Kendall's shoulder.  This was not a very smart thing to do.  Kendall's whole body language and facial expressions changed and the man with the lady said, "I think you scared her a little with that snake."  --- Do people in general just not respect total strangers personal space now days or what?  That didn't scare Kendall, you invaded her space!  I just moved Kendall over in front of me so that nothing was said about it.  Kendall has been given our full permission that if someone does something she doesn't like in respect to her personal space or makes a comment about her actions that can't be helped, she can speak up for herself and educate them a little on what her problems are so that they don't make the same mistake twice.  I prevented that with the lady today, she thought she was just playing with a "normal" child.  Anyway, just thought I would touch on that little issue.  I will try to post again before the weekend is over.  The kiddos are in bed, not asleep, and I've been sick for several days now and ready for bed myself. Have a good night!