Man, I hated not being able to figure someone out. And from the slightly uncertain look he gave me as we all went to class, I suspected he felt the same way.
Claire LaZebnikFor a long time our son ws a little boy with autism, which was a certain kind of challenge. Now that he's a teenager with autism - and a teenager who notices girls - we're faced with something else altogether.
Claire LaZebnikHe only invited me because of you and Chase.' 'Right,' she said, following me inside. 'He's never shown the slightest interest in you before. I mean, he's never stared at you like you're the only person in the room when we're all together. Or sulked around for days because you turned him down for a dance. Or touched the sleeve of your sweater when he thinks no one's looking-' 'He's never done any of that,' I said. Then, less confidently, 'Has he?
Claire LaZebnikI want a tutor,โ Layla said. โIt would make doing homework so much easier.โ โMe too,โ said Kaitlyn. โIf Layla gets one, I get one.โ โNo daughter of mine will ever have a tutor,โ Dad said. โWhat if weโre failing a course?โ asked Layla. His graying eyebrows drew together. โIf you fail a single course, young lady, we will pull you out of school and get you a job scrubbing toilets for the rest of your life.
Claire LaZebnik