![]() “As a parent, we are not concerned with a cure. He is careful to point out that he is not looking to “cure” his daughter, or to find the cause of her autism. She plays the piano and the flute and wants to play the cello. ![]() Watson describes his daughter as a gifted child. “We’ve made it our life’s work to give her all we can,” he said. “She noticed our daughter was losing words she had already learned.”īecause of that, they were getting treatment for their daughter at 18-months, even though she was not actually diagnosed with autism until she was 3. Watson said he was fortunate that his wife noticed something when their daughter was just 18 months old. He said the longer you wait to start seeking treatment for your child, the more difficult it can be. Watson said one of the biggest problems many parents face is denial. “You’re the parents and you’re the expert and you’re the ones who have to say yes or no,” he said. ![]() He said parents just need to do what’s right for their own children. He also pointed out that he is not opposed to the use of medication, if he and his wife can be convinced something will help, although they have not gone that route yet. “That was a mistake,” he said told the parents. On the other hand, his daughter did not respond well to surfing, which he was open to trying because it had helped others. He said something that helped his daughter connect with the world is a backyard swing. He even said an easy way to give a child B12 is in the form of a B12 lollipop. For instance, he said fish oil and vitamin B12 both seem to have benefits for her, but might not for other children. In that vein, he talked about some things that have worked well for his daughter, whose name he did not want to use. “Just stay open to whatever is out there,” he told the group of a dozen parents. That’s because autism comes in a broad spectrum of traits. “I’m here to offer a smiling face and to say, ‘I know,’” Watson said.ĭuring his talk, he constantly came back to a single theme: be open-minded. He said he wanted to take some time to talk with other parents so he could share his own experiences and help them realize they are not alone. ![]() For more information, call the Starlite Theater at 86 or visit Actor Muse Watson was in Springfield Tuesday to talk with parents of students at the Rivendale Center for Autism.īest known for his recurring role as Mike Franks in “NCIS,” Watson’s interest in the autism is personal. The show is a stage adaptation of the TV movie that also starred Watson. In addition to his role on NCIS, Watson has been in movies such as “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer,” and “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.” He has also had guest appearances on TV shows such as “Castle,” “iCarly,” “Cold Case,” “The Mentalist,” “Prison Break,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” and “Ghost Whisperer.” Branson Christmas show For the second year, Muse Watson will star in a “A Christmas Snow LIVE!” at the Starlite Theatre in Branson. ![]()
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