I have a nephew who is autistic. For years, he acted out in school, showed signs of aggression, and got poor weekly reports from his teachers. I painted a portrait of him and used a photo that was one of the last ones I have of him smiling, engaged and responsive.
While I painted this, I held him in mind with loving, positive thoughts. I saw him as a young man, healed and happy, whatever that means for him.
Since this painting done in March 2022, he has shown signs of improvement; he's less sensitive to stimuli, more responsive, more engaged, and even started to make eye contact. It had been years since he's looked directly at me. I have his portrait in my office where I see it most of the day and it's a reminder to continue to hold him in mind as his higher self.
