April is Autism Awareness month.
Autism.
A word I never imagined would be part of my everyday life.
A word that has brought saddness and, in the very same breath, the most amazing little boy I have ever encountered.
During April I want to spend a bit more time talking about autism and sharing resources. Today I am going to start with the basics: What is Autism? and What is Autism? (video) and Autism Today
The above Enough is Enough logo was designed as a way to raise money
for research, advocacy, education, outreach, etc. I have chosen to donate all my profits
from the sale of any of my Cafe Press Enough is Enough items to the Autism Society of America's Getting the Word Out campaign which is focused directly on increasing awareness: early diagnosis = early treatment/education/help for the entire family and, hopefully, a better quality of life for the person with autism.
Thanks to those of you who have already purchased something - your support is greatly appreciated.
There are lots of different controversies surrounding causes, treatment, etc of autism. So much of that can be overwhelming, confusing, and downright frustrating for parents. My goal is simply to bring awareness, to tell Simon's story, and to share our experiences as a family - what it means for us in our everyday lives.
that is such an incredibly loving photo.. just beautiful. I look forward to what i will learn about autism from you this month!
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Hey Ali.
My son (7) has Autism. I'll be watching for the resources and info you post. We have a lot in common. I can't say Autism is a word I ever thought would be a part of my daily life either.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Nic (New Zealand)
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Ali, You are an amazing individual. Thank you for your deidcation to your craft and family, you inspire me daily!
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Thank you Ali - for your crusade and information. I have been blessed with three children, and have not been touched by autism - and I found that, as I checked your autism links, I had been uneducated and/or mis-informed. Thanks for using your blog to spread positive education and awareness. Even the few minutes to check your info will help me to help others in any way I can - and I'm taking this info with me when I take my turn in the 4-5s nursery at my church this Sunday morning.
Ali, you've always inspired me creatively, and now you've inspired me socially as well.
Thanks for sharing Simon - he's such a cute guy and such a blessing - and thanks for blessing us with you too!
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My Son is Autistic also- he's 3. We found out about 6 months ago and your blog helped me to deal with it- come to terms with it- I'm sure it will help MANY more. Inspiring. Thank You.
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ali, you are so brave for embarking on this journey of awareness, education and advocacy for autism. you inspire me and your blog is just what i need sometimes to "push me" into doing the same for my little dude. he has been diagnosed with TSC (short for tuberous sclerosis complex) since he was three months old. here is a link if you'd like to read more:
http://www.tsalliance.org/
many of the kids with TSC also have autism. and although josh is not autistic, he does have some autistic-like mannerisms. my hope is to be able to do the same for TSC that you do for autism. if i can achieve for TSC just half of what you've achieved for autism, then i will count myself successful.
perhaps, if i may be so bold, would you be able to design some type of logo for me so that i can further my cause? i would never be able to create something as cool as the one you did....if i tried, i might set us back 2 steps. i might be hurting my cause more than helping...yikes!
in the words of the joe dirt......keep on keeping on!!!
- g
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I love reading your blog. It's not only entertaining, but also so educational. I've learned so much from reading about Autism and then going to your links. I've been a teacher for 14 years. I've had children with Autism, Aspergers, ADD, ADHD, you name it. But I never really knew a while lot. Now that I'm subbing I've had the privilege to be on a long term assignment in a special day class. 12 students with Autism, Aspergers, ADD, ADHD and so on. The last 7 weeks have been my most rewarding time as a teacher. I've even decided to go back to school so I can teach a Special Day Class on a permanent basis. The video you shared was so touching. I loved reading the facts, things I didn't even know. Thank you for opening up our eyes to what our children, our future, are facing.
Off to hug my children and say a prayer for all the children in our growing world.
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I've got a 4 year old daughter who has autistic features - it's such a tough disabilty because the children look so perfectly 'normal'!
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Love how you keep us informed about autism, Ali ... and the logo on the CafePress items rocks! Do you think you could create a large mug and a journal with it? I'd love to buy some for my family since my nephew has autism too. :)
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I am emailing from ethiopia. a mother of a child with autism and the founder of joy-cener for children with autism. your logo is awesome! keep the good job, remember there are also victims of Autism in the other world.
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My two and a half son was diagnosted with PPD-NOS three months ago...I understand you and I admire you so much.
Hugs from Mexico
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