Hopes for the New Year

Here are some of my hopes for the new year:

1) We will discover the cause of autisms in so many children.

2) The discoveries will lead to more effective treatments and perhaps even prevention of autisms developing.

3) In the meantime, people will go beyond the acceptance of people with significant differences, embrace their uniqueness, and indeed delight in their quirky personalities.

4) Recognize that just because we can measure something, doesn't mean it necessarily matters. For how can we measure quality of life events, art and music, the enchantment of sharing a smile, and connections we have without words?

So, just a few thoughts for the new year. Here's hoping!