Recently I was wondering how I could help spread autism awareness to deaf ears. But then another media outlet opened bringing autism awareness to the TV. Meet Sesame Street’s new character on the autism spectrum, Julia!
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Tag: Autism
Billy Cranston, You’re the MVP!
Recently we took Declan to the movies to see the new Power Rangers movie. I went so Declan could have a good time at the movies. I left with a huge smile on my face for a completely different reason. Find out why, I was smiling here!
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Why I Will Light It Up Blue
Autism awareness is an everyday reality for our family. On April 2 we are excited to spread awareness out for World Autism Awareness Day. Find out why this first step is so important to us, here!
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Lesson Learned!
If you were to visit my house a few years ago you would have seen visual cues everywhere. We lived in a visual learning world! Read how that visual learning is still being used in our house today!
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Autism Acceptance
As an autism parent, I spread autism awareness. I also encourage autism ACCEPTANCE. For individuals to try and understand and accept one another, regardless of their differences. Read more about autism acceptance, here.
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It’s Story Time!
Story time in the car is one of my favorite pass times. It keeps the kids from fighting. It keeps the kids thinking. And the stories they come up with ALWAYS keep us enertained. Read about them here!
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Autism is a Diagnosis, Not a Label
Autism is a diagnosis that describes some of the challenges my kids face. But that is not all they are. Read more about them, here!
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“He May Never…”
Between hearing the professional or the little voice in my head say the words, “he may never…” I realized one important thing about goals not yet achieved. Read about it here –
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Being Wrong Never Felt so Good
I have seen a child whisper to another child before about Declan. I have seen them point. I have seen them laugh. I have seen them shrug and leave. So I was not prepared for what happened on our latest trip to the playground.
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Spread the Word to END the Word!
Today is Spread the Word to End the Word day. The day we pledge to stop usig the r-word in everyday speech and help create inclusion and acceptance for all people!
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