Autism Awareness Month is already more than half way over. This does not mean that on May 1st, autism awareness should end or that we should stop advocating for those with autism. Autism does not only occur in April. Autism does not come and go. Autism is there on March 31st and will be there on May 1st and beyond.
For families with children on the autism spectrum, autism awareness and advocacy is an everyday thing. Each and everyday is a chance to spread love, awareness and acceptance. Each day is a new beginning to invite others into an awesome world.
In our home, autism is not a negative word. We see autism as a super ability rather than a disability. It is all about perception. Autism, of course, is a spectrum and it ranges from high functioning to severe, No two children who have autism are the same. So, yes, as the saying goes, if you met one child with autism, you met just one child.
A diagnosis of autism does not mean the end of the world. A diagnosis of autism means the beginning of a whole new world, one of milestones, awe and discoveries. You learn about yourself as you are learning about your child. Accept it as a gift and let the negativities slip away. It may take some time, but you can do it. You will see the bright light. You will be able to turn the “disability” into a super ability. You will advocate and teach others to see things with fresh eyes.
Show your child off to the world. They deserve it. They have so much to offer and we all need that. Children are amazing as it is. Throw autism in the mix and you are in for the ride of your life.
I am surprised that I waited this long to create. blog post about autism during Autism awareness month. I believe it may be due to the fact that since April 1st, I have been sharing my son’s journey and autism stories from previously written blog posts from years past. I invite you to take a look at them. See how we started and how far he has come. Know, that you are not alone and you and your family can and will thrive. We are in this together.
xoxo,
Dany
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