Boy Takes Hand Of Classmate With Autism After Seeing Him Cry On The Floor Outside Of School

Oct 23, 2019 by apost team

The first day of school can be scary for all kids. However, for children with autism and special needs, the first day of school can be utterly terrifying. After all, they're not just dealing with the same nerves and fears as the other kids, but they're dealing with these things on top of the limitations and challenges which their disability brings.

For Connor Crites of Wichita, Kansas, the first day of second grade was too much to handle. As the kids were playing outside before the school day began, Connor, who suffers from autism, was slumped over in a corner by himself crying.

Christian Moore, also starting his first day of second grade, noticed his classmate crying by himself. As the bell rang and Christian saw the other kids lining up to go inside without Connor, Christian decided to be brave. He approached Connor, comforted him and took his hand. With his classmate's hand still in his, Christian guided his new friend to the line to go inside.

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Christian's mother Courtney had just been on her way to leave when she saw her son holding his new friend's hand. She decided to snap a picture of her son's courage, which she later posted on social media, along with encouraging words praising her son and his new friend for their "inseparable bond."

The photo was seen by many members of the community, including Connor's mother, April. April was moved to tears by Courtney's post and commented, "I worry every day that [Connor will] get bullied for being different," April commented. "If there were more children like [Christian], I wouldn't worry about such things."

Now, not only are these two wonderful boys friends, but their mothers have formed a special bond as well. The Crites family is Caucasian and the Moore family is African-American and April thinks there's a meaning to this as well.

"It doesn't matter color, it doesn't matter gender, it doesn't matter disability, and it doesn't matter anything, just be kind, open your heart," said April. "It's what we need in this world."

The two boys had a very simple message for the world when Kake News asked them to send a message to anyone watching. "Be nice!" they said in unison.

Everyone should see this story and be reminded of how the smallest acts of kindness can have the biggest impact. Show this story to anyone who could use a reminder of all the beauty and goodness in our world.