If he feels unsafe in his surroundings, he is not able to function. After he learns that he cannot trust either of his parents, he becomes lost. For non-autistic people, trust is important- it is the base for most relationships. Without trust, people sometimes feel uncomfortable and perhaps frustrated, but normally do not feel completely unsafe. As a result of his autism, Christopher feels like his reality is threatened by his lack of the capability to trust his parents. He wants to be able to have a normal, systematic life- go to school, watch videos, take care of Toby- but he can't if he doesn't have a stable and safe place to
If he feels unsafe in his surroundings, he is not able to function. After he learns that he cannot trust either of his parents, he becomes lost. For non-autistic people, trust is important- it is the base for most relationships. Without trust, people sometimes feel uncomfortable and perhaps frustrated, but normally do not feel completely unsafe. As a result of his autism, Christopher feels like his reality is threatened by his lack of the capability to trust his parents. He wants to be able to have a normal, systematic life- go to school, watch videos, take care of Toby- but he can't if he doesn't have a stable and safe place to