Monday, April 25, 2016

My Special Sister

by Noa Rubin for Fresh Ink for Teens   

I’m in awe of the intelligent and reflective young woman my little sister, who is autistic, has become.


“First you, Ron. Harry! Wait for Hermione!” my sister Naomi barked in a British accent while we waited in line for a waterslide. The other kids tried to go in front of us and she said, “No, sorry, but my wizard friends need to go first.” I apologized to the strangers and waited my turn. Later at the pool, a girl from the waterslide pointed to Naomi and whispered to her mother, “That’s the one who was talking to herself!”

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