Today is.......
EMOTIONAL!
It's World Autism Awareness day and my emotions are running high. I guess it's because there are tons of stories on the news and on the internet. Of course, I read them all. It's just what I do. But for me, today is emotional for many reasons. For me, Autism is 365. It's not something that ever goes away.
I want this month to be about building acceptance. I feel like a cure is the last thing to worry about because Autism is not the same for every child. I have said it before and I will say it again.....if you have met one kid with autism then you have met ONE KID with autism. It's different for every child.
We have to build a culture of acceptance and understanding. A kid with a tantrum may not be bad parenting. It may be a child on sensory overload.....those are hard days, tough on everyone. And you do all you can to help but it may take a while and what you do may not feel like enough. It never does.
Don't let April be the only month you are aware. They need your help and so do their families......For me, I would not have my kid any other way. JB is so fun and loving.....but yes there are challenges. And I will fight everyday to overcome those challenges because THAT is what love is!
TTFN,
Martha
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