When she tried to eat her fidget beads
I reacted not with excitement but love
When she poured her water in her lap
I came to her aid with love and caring
When she talks so soft I cannot hear
I ask her to use her outside voice
And yell with all her might

She replied I am.
I took her fidget beads with me today
I realized the meaning of out of sight, 
out of mind in her case totally
I got a towel to dry her pants and sleeve
I asked her if I could help her change clothes
No, she said. I did not push.
And I am learning to read lips.

Today she tried to eat her fidget beads
To her these resemble candy.
Touch is more important than being right
Gentle touch and just being