This afternoon (Monday), around 4:30, I was at Toddy Park splash pad with my family. I wasn't feeling well, so I was resting on a bench while my kids played in the splash pad and the park equipment. Your son, perhaps he was 5, approached the family seated next to me. He wanted to see their newborn baby, and in his exuberance was a bit rough with the baby. You came to lead your son away, but the father was angry at your son's behaviour. I started to watch your son, and as I watched him, I realized,he was behaving much like my son. My son with autism. I watched your son run away from you, several times. I watched him approach the family with the new baby again and I could sense the family's agitation that your son was approaching the baby again. I watched your son pushing some other children out of the way in the splash pad, because he was struggling to share. I watched you chasing your son, trying to keep him safe as he was running away and approaching the road. He seemed to be non-verbal. I wanted to tell you I understood exactly what you were going through, and to give you a hug, and to give you credit for trying to bring him out and have a normal, fun afternoon with your boy. I didn't approach, as I didn't want to overstep my bounds or make you feel uncomfortable. But I know what it's like, and I wanted to send you some support, and let you know there are people out there who get it, and who understand.