All too often we read about how footballers in the public eye should be role models. Well done Kim Kallstrom http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs...rts-frightened-autistic-mascot-202719549.html
My youngest has Aspergers Syndrome, another form of autism, and before he was diagnosed he was a mascot for WFC and there weren't any issues with him. Seeing this makes me think how lucky that was, although his big brother being mascot for the same game may have helped with that. All credit to Kim Kallstrom.
My nephew's autistic and we can just about get him through a football match or other sporting event in the stands with constant reassurance and the use of ear plugs where necessary. He absolutely loves being at the game (listening to his stats makes you think you're talking to Motty ) but really struggles with the rest of it. I don't think he'd be able to deal with being a mascot. When you read about the behaviour of some players it's easy to forget that the vasty majority of them are normal decent human beings. Nice of the photographer and Mr Kallstrom to remind us of that and thanks to maestro for posting
