Autism Awareness Month
Today is autism awareness day. That means you will see your news feed full of stories about autism. The news outlets will cover it. It will be everywhere.
So many people come to me with questions of what to do. They ask if they should celebrate. If they should advocate. Should they wear blue, red, purple or gold. They are confused. I get it. It’s overwhelming.
Today, I ask you to simply start a conversation about autism. You don’t have to do anything huge. Just start talking.
I invite you to share a picture on Facebook that shows what autism means to you. Caption it. Show your world. Talk about your life.
It could be a smiling face. Or a bed being stripped. Or an amazing line of treasures.
Share it. Don’t be scared. Encourage and invite questions. Your friends and family will thank you. I promise.
And most importantly, celebrate your kids, your siblings, your parents, your friends and family, your students, and your patients.
If you are a caregiver…pat yourself on the back.
If you are a parent…take a minute to look at how far you’ve come.
If you are an advocate…thank you. Keep fighting.
Siblings…you are awesome. Friends and family…thank you for being in our world. Teachers, paras, aides, doctors and therapists…you make a difference.
Today, talk about autism. Quite simply, start a conversation. Today, people are listening.
As for our world…
This morning Cooper wanted to have mini muffins for breakfast. I said no. He then, nonverbally, convinced his brother to open his muffins for him. Sawyer’s response…’what mom? He’s my brother.’
Love needs no words.
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