Autistic Ohmie
A modern Ohmie story15 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
Wayne, this is an amazing piece of writing, and it is worth a six, and I apologize for not having any left. Your insights into autism are superb, as is your description of the mother's love and understanding, and her deep care for her son. The writing itself is skilful and very moving. Congratulations.
Wendy
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Wayne, this is an amazing piece of writing, and it is worth a six, and I apologize for not having any left. Your insights into autism are superb, as is your description of the mother's love and understanding, and her deep care for her son. The writing itself is skilful and very moving. Congratulations.
Wendy
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. But I'm pretty sure Ohmie wrote it, not I.
Thank you for the thoughts regarding six stars. That counts.
Comment from Richard Montfort Cary
Wayne,
I'm so busy here at FanStory with poetry, Reviews and Messages, that I've tried to let prose works go by unReviewed - but this work of yours was recommended to me and I'm knocked out by how well done it is. You have the gift of language, heartfulness, imagination and meaningfulness.
Very well done.
Richard
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Wayne,
I'm so busy here at FanStory with poetry, Reviews and Messages, that I've tried to let prose works go by unReviewed - but this work of yours was recommended to me and I'm knocked out by how well done it is. You have the gift of language, heartfulness, imagination and meaningfulness.
Very well done.
Richard
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. But as I just replied to another, I'm pretty sure Ohmie wrote it. Not I.
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I, too, rely upon the Muse!
Comment from Rachelle Allen
I am so mad at myself for having relinquished all my sixes before reading this gem, Wayne. This is so deserving of the highest possible score (that's not a musical reference...)
I have a friend-and-piano-student who's a retired teacher and grandmother to an autistic boy who, like Ohmie, is a tremendous musician. She, too, can bestow this level of understanding and patience and communication upon him so that it can evoke non-verbal answers and responses.
This was masterfully written, Wayne. I'm so glad it was recommended by Karenina. I would never have wanted to miss this. xo
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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I am so mad at myself for having relinquished all my sixes before reading this gem, Wayne. This is so deserving of the highest possible score (that's not a musical reference...)
I have a friend-and-piano-student who's a retired teacher and grandmother to an autistic boy who, like Ohmie, is a tremendous musician. She, too, can bestow this level of understanding and patience and communication upon him so that it can evoke non-verbal answers and responses.
This was masterfully written, Wayne. I'm so glad it was recommended by Karenina. I would never have wanted to miss this. xo
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thank you very much.
Having read your 'Lessons' book, your review means that much more!
And your thoughts of the six stars are sufficient.
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You are very gracious.
Comment from Jay Squires
Astonishingly well written, Wayne. Kate was right to refer it to me. I tried through my play "Genius in Love" to use a fictional, elfish-like character, Celia, to befriend Cornelius, the autistic boy. She performed in the play what Ohmie's mother, May, and the not-so-random pounding on his piano, portrayed. Through love and indirection, May was able to get into Ohmie's brain and communicate with the otherwise incommunicable.
What you did here was marvelous. I wish I had a six to offer you.
Jay
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Astonishingly well written, Wayne. Kate was right to refer it to me. I tried through my play "Genius in Love" to use a fictional, elfish-like character, Celia, to befriend Cornelius, the autistic boy. She performed in the play what Ohmie's mother, May, and the not-so-random pounding on his piano, portrayed. Through love and indirection, May was able to get into Ohmie's brain and communicate with the otherwise incommunicable.
What you did here was marvelous. I wish I had a six to offer you.
Jay
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thank you. Your thoughts are reward enough. thank you for the very nice review.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent story, Wayne, you described an exceptionally gifted autistic boy and his loving mother. Dealing with autism can be very challenging for the afflicted and their family. Music is the language of the heart.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Excellent story, Wayne, you described an exceptionally gifted autistic boy and his loving mother. Dealing with autism can be very challenging for the afflicted and their family. Music is the language of the heart.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thank you for the very nice review.
Comment from lyenochka
Beautifully and artistically done, Wayne! I think you gave us a great portrait of a gifted autistic boy and his devoted mother, advising on how to live life and all done through the language of music on Ohmie's part.
My favorite part was "When your heart thinks like a metronome."
Suggestion:
May, twelve-year-old Ohmie's mother, (mother of twelve-year-old Ohmie) otherwise it makes May to be only twelve.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Beautifully and artistically done, Wayne! I think you gave us a great portrait of a gifted autistic boy and his devoted mother, advising on how to live life and all done through the language of music on Ohmie's part.
My favorite part was "When your heart thinks like a metronome."
Suggestion:
May, twelve-year-old Ohmie's mother, (mother of twelve-year-old Ohmie) otherwise it makes May to be only twelve.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thank you. Yes, I could see that mistake being made.
Comment from royowen
I love the play of relationship between mother and son, and even though this is fiction, it revealed the incredible love May has for her son, and in fact to all mothers of talented, but erstwhile difficult children, my hat goes off to them. (my eldest.grandson played piano in Carnegie hall) beautifully written Wayne, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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I love the play of relationship between mother and son, and even though this is fiction, it revealed the incredible love May has for her son, and in fact to all mothers of talented, but erstwhile difficult children, my hat goes off to them. (my eldest.grandson played piano in Carnegie hall) beautifully written Wayne, blessings Roy
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Wow! Great job grandson!
Thank you for the review.
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Welcome
Comment from Heather Knight
This is spectacular. I love the story and the way you wave the music with the emotions.
What a wonderful mother! What a tough choice!
What you wrote reminded me of what people call an idiot savant (I hate the word). His mastery of piano is incredible.
You can find a documentary about his life at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzYd8ci_X5A&t=939s
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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This is spectacular. I love the story and the way you wave the music with the emotions.
What a wonderful mother! What a tough choice!
What you wrote reminded me of what people call an idiot savant (I hate the word). His mastery of piano is incredible.
You can find a documentary about his life at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzYd8ci_X5A&t=939s
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thank you. And you are right on all points.
And thank you immensely for the six stars.
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I've realized I forgot to finish one of my sentences. I was talking about a man called Derek Paravicini, but maybe you've already seen it in the video.
Comment from karenina
My kingdom for a six, which this so richly deserves! Wayne! I am stunned, moved, taken apart and rebuilt and uplifted by this absolutely flawless story! I, who dabbles in words, cannot find the proper ones to express the power of your own.
A thousand thoughts and emotions come flooding at once! How society first eschewed Autism, then blamed it on emotionally distant mothers--
How they then concentrated on putting each behavior and movement on a "scale" (much like the musical staff holds notes) --and failed to see the unique, beautiful composition in front of them...
We've come some way. It's a "spectrum" now rather thana disorder ~ rather like a rainbow of beautiful colors, to me!
When you wrote:
"One way, Ohmie, is success and happiness. Not the silly kind of happy that other kids have. No giggling, or other nonsense, but heart happiness. When your heart thinks like a metronome."
--It took my breath away!
As an RN of 35 years, I beg you to see this through and try to get it published! If I can help in any way, please let me know!
The "Ohmie's" of this world are special...but not "special needs" ~ simply "special care and love and understanding" ~~ an approach I've seen blossom in many a child who shoulder's this diagnosis to the detriment of people failing to see them as children ~ wonderful children.
I'm ebullient about your write! I'm going to recommend it to others, I promise, as it was recommended to me!
God Bless you, Wayne.
Posts such as this make ripples which turn to waves which have the potential to bring tsunamis of change!
With Greatest Respect,
Karenina
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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My kingdom for a six, which this so richly deserves! Wayne! I am stunned, moved, taken apart and rebuilt and uplifted by this absolutely flawless story! I, who dabbles in words, cannot find the proper ones to express the power of your own.
A thousand thoughts and emotions come flooding at once! How society first eschewed Autism, then blamed it on emotionally distant mothers--
How they then concentrated on putting each behavior and movement on a "scale" (much like the musical staff holds notes) --and failed to see the unique, beautiful composition in front of them...
We've come some way. It's a "spectrum" now rather thana disorder ~ rather like a rainbow of beautiful colors, to me!
When you wrote:
"One way, Ohmie, is success and happiness. Not the silly kind of happy that other kids have. No giggling, or other nonsense, but heart happiness. When your heart thinks like a metronome."
--It took my breath away!
As an RN of 35 years, I beg you to see this through and try to get it published! If I can help in any way, please let me know!
The "Ohmie's" of this world are special...but not "special needs" ~ simply "special care and love and understanding" ~~ an approach I've seen blossom in many a child who shoulder's this diagnosis to the detriment of people failing to see them as children ~ wonderful children.
I'm ebullient about your write! I'm going to recommend it to others, I promise, as it was recommended to me!
God Bless you, Wayne.
Posts such as this make ripples which turn to waves which have the potential to bring tsunamis of change!
With Greatest Respect,
Karenina
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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I'm awestruck over your very kind words.
Your thoughts of the sixth star are sufficient. Thank you.
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So well deserved! I sent lots of invitations to friends to treat themselves to this exceptional write!
Comment from Michaela Moore
So many exquisite things about this story I love so much! The whole idea of Ohmie being autistic and his communication through the piano...the voice of his mother, who is May, for this Ohmie the only real and vital partner to his life. The idea of the story being about the climax of the most important fork in the road of a young man's life and May knowing it was only him who could make the decision. This is so beautiful in so many ways. You continue to amaze me, Wayne. You continue to thrill me through your writing of Ohmie.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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So many exquisite things about this story I love so much! The whole idea of Ohmie being autistic and his communication through the piano...the voice of his mother, who is May, for this Ohmie the only real and vital partner to his life. The idea of the story being about the climax of the most important fork in the road of a young man's life and May knowing it was only him who could make the decision. This is so beautiful in so many ways. You continue to amaze me, Wayne. You continue to thrill me through your writing of Ohmie.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2022
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Thank you. I'm beginning to think that
Ohmie is just using me (but I don't mind). smiley face here
And thank you for the six stars!
