Yi's Voice

I want to tell you that I am so proud of myself. I can control my emotions now. I don’t know what’s changed. I just feel like I am able to control myself. For example, I can stay calm when I am hurt by mom. She accidentally bumped into me. I would be really mad in the past, but not today. I am really proud of myself. 

Q: What is your favorite part of the school day? A: My favorite part of the school day is at the gym. It is a place where we hang out during free time. I can play with my friends there. I really like that I can make friends in the school. It makes me appreciate the school more. 

Q: If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?  A: I want to be able to read people’s mind. It will help me to understand what is on their mind. It will help me to understand why they do certain things. It will help me make friends because I will be able to understand their preferences. It is amazing if I can read people’s mind.

I am a smart and beautiful boy with autism.  I am strong,  I am witty,  I am the kindest person in the world. I want to fly.  I want to smile.  I want to reach the sky.  I am king Yi. 

I was really really upset when grandma said that I could talk, I just didn’t want to. I was so mad. I want to scream!  I would trade anything to be able to talk. It is my biggest desire. I really want to talk. I want to cry. I want to play a visit to grandma. I want to show her that I have made so much progress.  I want the whole world to know that I am smart. I want to show them what I am capable of. I especially what to show people in public school that I am smart.  I am so mad that people still don’t believe in me. They are either stupid or very evil. I really want to scream at them. I am so mad. I want to change the world. I want a world where everyone is treated with respect, including people with autism.  I really want to make a difference. I know I can.  I know I will.  I know I am capable. I know I am strong. I want to go to college and get a degree. I want to make a difference in the world. I will!! 

Today I went to see Lenae. I was very excited. I was nervous. I worried that she might be disappointed. I didn’t know if I had made enough progress. I was really worried that she could be disappointed about my progress. I was so relieved at the end that I was able to show her what I could do. I am so happy. I was able to spell on the iPad. I was able to type and speak. I was able to write and speak. I was able to hold the letterboard and spell. I am so proud of myself.  I love you mom. I am grateful for having you there to always push me and believe in me. I really appreciate it. I am so ecstatic.