Thursday, February 25, 2010

Girls on the Spectrum

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Girls-Growing-Up-on-the-Autism-Spectrum/353436647278?ref=nf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs5L2R2lZAU


Kids on the Spectrum are kids. They want what other kids want. They want friends, they want people to like them. They want to fit in. They just don't always know how to go about doing just that. Sometimes they make bad choices because they just don't know any better. Sometimes people get frustrated with them and they don't understand why. We need to learn about their differences and we need to learn patience and compassion. They don't want to offend people, or wear out their friendship. They just want to be a kid, a kid like all other kids.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

I AM GRATEFUL TO HAVE A SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT WORKS

I can't imagine going through any of what these poor families have had to go through. Every day I count my blessings for the successes we have experienced and the lessons we have learned along the way. Every thing isn't always perfect but with communication and understanding HOPEFULLY we may ALL be closer to perfect. Or at least to COMPASSION and UNDERSTANDING. Don't judge what you don't understand. None of us are PERFECT, we all just show our insecurities, our weaknesses, our lack of knowledge in different ways. Some of us are better at hiding them then others are.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDhOnkptkaA


Please educate those out there who may still not understand the Autism Spectrum and what it is and what it is NOT! Thank you!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Thank God We Don't Live In Arkansas

I can't imagine leaving my child in a school system that would rather institutionalize her then educate her.

http://thezakhappeal.com/home/

Autism Mothers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqiyND3RLW4

Monday, January 11, 2010

We Need to Educate People on What Autism Is!

We need to educate the world on what Autism is and what it is NOT! I thought we were actually making some progress and then I saw this!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.theautismnews.com/2010/01/10/11-year-old-autistic-boy-iq-of-68-charged-with-felonious-assault/