Here are my 30 Days of Autism -- Part Two!
30 Days of
Autism: Day 11: Having a functional means of communication is
essential to everyone, but even more so for those with special needs. Check out
these men and their stories...incredible!
http://www.wretchesandjabberers.org/larryandtracy.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G6VwHx4Jas
http://www.wretchesandjabberers.org/larryandtracy.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G6VwHx4Jas
30 Days of Autism: Day 12
Sports are such a connection to the world for Weston. The way he plays and participates may not be "mainstream," but he is entertaining and enthusiastic! I'm SO very grateful to his two wonderful coaches, his teammates, and the parents I meet.
Sports are such a connection to the world for Weston. The way he plays and participates may not be "mainstream," but he is entertaining and enthusiastic! I'm SO very grateful to his two wonderful coaches, his teammates, and the parents I meet.
A new parent I met last night was gracious to ask questions and have interest in our experience. Hard to be "in" the world of autism and remember that not everyone has much experience with it. I love that she reached out and asked.
30 Days of Autism: Day 13 ...behavior...we're all guilty of making
judgments on children and their behavior and even on their parents if we see
them acting out in public. Be aware that if a parent is trying to do something
with a child who is melting down in public, pause a minute, postpone judgment,
and reflect on whether that child and parent are facing challenges you do not
understand. Consider that the child may have autism...the behaviors you may be
witnessing are not due to misbehavior or lack of parenting; they are simply
symptoms of autism. I can guarantee you, the parent is very aware and is doing
his/her best to help that child cope.
30 Days of Autism: Day 14: dealing with autism day in and day out can
suck...but sometimes we get too wrapped up in all of it...unfortunately,
yesterday I was brutally reminded of what's really important. Matt suffered a
major injury skiing; luckily he will be okay...love, family, physical
health...these all supercede autism!
30 Days of Autism: Day 15: Early diagnosis & intervention are very
important for our children so that therapies can be utilized to minimize
symptoms and maximize acquisition of skills. Problem is some states don't cover
autism treatments & therapies. Yea! MI finally becomes an "autism-friendly"
state this month :)
30 Days of Autism: Day 16...
30 Days of Autism: Day
17: Matt's suggestion....living with autism means sometimes major issues can
spring from a minuscule event. Simply using the "wrong" word, going
upstairs "wrong"," doing something out of sequence, or stubbing
a toe can turn his mood on a dime and unfortunately turn a simple task into a
lengthy battle and/or meltdown...definitely a lesson in patience.
30 Days of Autism...continued...Day 18:
One of my favorite
quotes lately...
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status-quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or vilify them. But the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” — Apple
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status-quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or vilify them. But the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” — Apple
I wonder who "on the autistic spectrum" this might refer to...it's speculated that the following individuals may have asperger's or autism...
Satoshi Tajiri, creator and designer of Pokemon
Dan Aykroyd, comedian and actor
Abraham Lincoln, US Politician
Albert Einstein, German/American theoretical physicist
Alexander Graham Bell, Scottish/Canadian/American inventor of the telephone
Benjamin Franklin, US polictician/writer
Bobby Fischer, World Chess Champion
Vincent Van Gogh, Dutch painter
Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, US puppeteer, writer, producer, director, composer
Bill Gates, Entrepreneur and philanthropist. A key player in the personal computer revolution.
John Nash, US mathematician (portrayed by Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind, USA 2001)
30 days of autism: day 19:
years on the journey = 7.5
Medical specialists = 10+
$ spent on private therapy = 1000s
seizures = 1.5 years
IEPs = 6
Having Weston read & act out his Mother's Day poem which included hugs & kisses = priceless!
years on the journey = 7.5
Medical specialists = 10+
$ spent on private therapy = 1000s
seizures = 1.5 years
IEPs = 6
Having Weston read & act out his Mother's Day poem which included hugs & kisses = priceless!
30 Days of Autism: Day 20:
IEP = Individualized Education Plan
Better known in our home as INCREDIBLY EXHAUSTING PROCESS!
All parents of kiddos with special needs, not just autism, must endure this annually...wishing it was easier & less stressful for all involved!
IEP = Individualized Education Plan
Better known in our home as INCREDIBLY EXHAUSTING PROCESS!
All parents of kiddos with special needs, not just autism, must endure this annually...wishing it was easier & less stressful for all involved!